MAT Core Courses  
All students enrolled in the MAT program must take the following core courses:

EDUC 600. Teaching in a Democracy (3).

This course provides a survey of the social, legal and philosophical foundations of American education.

EDUC 601. Psychology Applied to Teaching (3).

An integrated study of development, learning and motivation with emphasis on childhood and adolescence in the school setting and individual differences such as gender, cultural background and socioeconomic status.

EDUC 602. Technology in the 21^st-Century Classroom (2:0-2).

An introductory technology course required for MAT students. This course addresses the use of technology to: 1) acquire information; 2) develop communication skills; 3) develop subject area strategies for technology usage; 4) promote decision-making and problem solving; and 5) address the needs of diverse learners.

EDUC 605. Educational Assessment (3).

An introductory course in the assessment and research procedures commonly used in the field of education.

EDUC 660. Effective Teaching Strategies (3).

This course includes content central to students seeking initial licensure through the MAT program. Focus is on planning, instruction, classroom management, curriculum and assessments of student progress/learning.

Prerequisite (s): EDUC 600, 601, 602, 605 and SPED 610.

READ 645. Teaching Content Area Reading (3).

Teachers (elementary to adult) identify literacy competencies needed in content areas, access pupil development of these competencies and adjust content instruction according to student strengths and needs in culturally diverse classrooms.

Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Competencies in this course may be covered in Art, Music or Physical Education courses. Students should confer with their advisor before enrolling in this course.

SPED 610. Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Setting (3).

This course is designed to introduce MAT students to characteristics of children and youth with disabilities. In addition, students will investigate appropriate methods for modification of the institutional environment and curricula, including technology and other innovations.

Prerequisite (s): EDUC 601.

EDUC 690. School Internship (8: 0 – 8).

A full semester, field-based student internship in area schools. Teaching assignments will be appropriate to licensure area. Supervision and evaluation of the internship will be provided by Winthrop faculty and public school mentor teacher (s).

Prerequisite (s): Completion of all MAT admission and core requirements except EDUC 695.

Core requisite (s): EDUC 695.

Notes: Offered in fall and spring. A grade of S/U is recorded.

EDUC 695. Capstone (1).

The course will allow students to explore and reflect upon current issues in education while enrolled in the school internship semester. Primary focus will be on completion and presentation of a professional portfolio and other outcome based assessments.

Prerequisite (s): Full admission to the MAT program; completion of all core courses except EDUC 690.

Core requisite (s): EDUC 690

Notes: Offered in fall and spring.