Academic Catalog

Early and Elementary Education (M.A.T.)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Early and Elementary Education is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree, but who have not completed a Teacher Certification program. It is for those who seek a Michigan Standard Teaching Certification in Early and Elementary Education. The M.A.T. degree in Early and Elementary Education is specific to certification content areas.

Information regarding teaching certificate requirements can be found at the Teaching Certificates section of this bulletin.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching in Early and Elementary Education is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the Division of Teacher Education in the College of Education. In order to be eligible for admission, all M.A.T. applicants must meet the requirements set forth by the Graduate School; pass all prerequisite courses/requirements; and must have a Criminal History Background check completed through Castle Branch.

Specific content areas (e.g., world languages) might have content-specific prerequisites and/or requirements. Candidates may add endorsements (e.g., bilingual education, ESL, etc.) to their certification areas as well.

The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) is required to attain a Michigan Standard Teaching Certification. Wayne State University must receive only official scores directly from the Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson, which is the official MTTC testing agency. Scores received directly from students and/or other parties will not be accepted. Students will not be recommended for the Michigan Standard Teaching Certification without official passing test scores. When registering for the MTTC, students should select "Wayne State University (31)" as a "College or University to Receive Scores.

Admissions moratoria are in effect for the following World Language concentrations: Arabic PK-12, French PK-12, and Spanish PK-12.

Degree Requirements (General M.A.T.)

The M.A.T. program is offered as a master’s Plan C program only and requires a minimum of thirty credits. Total credit requirements vary based on the applicant’s background in his/her teaching field at the undergraduate level and specialized requirements.

All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and the Graduate School's regulations governing graduate scholarship and degrees. Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree must be completed within six years after completion of the first course to be applied to the degree.

Course work for the degree is distributed among three areas: Prerequisite courses, major courses, and concentration courses. A teaching certificate is required in order to receive a M.A.T. degree.

Common Prerequisite Courses

All M.A.T. Early and Elementary Education students are required to complete the following prerequisite courses, which are required for a Michigan Teaching Certificate. It is recommend that applicants complete all prerequisite courses before admission, however, applicants may be admitted with two or three prerequisite courses remaining.  

Note: World Language PK-12 students do not complete the prerequisite courses listed below.  World Language students complete prerequisite courses in one of the following languages: Arabic, French, or Spanish. In addition, World Language students must have a passing score on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ Oral Proficiency Interview: Arabic - Intermediate High, French - Advanced Low, and Spanish - Advanced Low.

Prerequisite Courses for B-K Grade Band Concentration 

TED 6020Technology Integration in Teaching3
or TED 2020 Technology Integration in Teaching
MAT 1110Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I3
SCE 5100
SCE 5105
Integrated Science Content (PK-6)
and Integrated Science Lab (PK-6)
4
or SCE 2100
SCE 2105
Integrated Science Content PK-6
and Integrated Science Lab PK-6
ELE 6205Literacy Foundations3
ELE 6020Foundations of Early Childhood Education3
or ELE 2020 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
ELE 6010Equitable Partnerships with Families and Communities3
or ELE 2010 Equitable Partnerships with Families and Communities
ELE 6035Inclusion, Equity, and Justice in Early Childhood3
or ELE 2035 Inclusion, Equity, and Justice in Early Childhood
Total Credits22

Prerequisite Courses for PK-3 and 3-6 Grade Band Concentrations 

EDP 6210Foundations of Educational Psychology3
or EDP 3310 Educational Psychology
TED 6020Technology Integration in Teaching3
or TED 2020 Technology Integration in Teaching
MAT 1110Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I3
MAT 1120Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II3
SSE 5720Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I3
SSE 6720Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II3
SCE 5100
SCE 5105
Integrated Science Content (PK-6)
and Integrated Science Lab (PK-6)
4
or SCE 2100
SCE 2105
Integrated Science Content PK-6
and Integrated Science Lab PK-6
TED 6200
TED 6205
Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces
and Foundations Field Experience
3
or TED 2200
TED 2205
Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces
and Foundations Field Experience
TED 6210Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity and Schooling2
or TED 2210 Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling
TED 6220Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
or TED 2220 Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling
ELE 6020 or 2020 only required for PK-3 concentration:3
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Total Credits32

Concentration Requirements

B-K Grade Band

Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

ELE 6210
ELE 6211
Literacy Methods I (PK-3)
and Literacy Clinical Experience (PK-3)
4
ELE 6140Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education3
ELE 6050
ELE 6055
Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: Infants and Toddlers
and Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: Infants and Toddlers Clinical Experience
4
ELE 6040
ELE 6045
Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Content Areas (PK-K)
and Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Content Areas (PK-K) Clinical Experience
4
ELE 6100Planning and Implementing Preschool Curriculum3
ELE 6130Early Childhood Advocacy, Leadership, and Administration3
ELE 6080Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Preschool Learning Environment3
TED 5791Directed Teaching and Conference for Pre-Kindergarten6
TED 5792Directed Teaching and Conference for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education6
Total Credits36

PK-3 Grade Band

Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

ELE 6041Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Content Areas (PK-K)3
ELE 6205Literacy Foundations3
ELE 6210
ELE 6211
Literacy Methods I (PK-3)
and Literacy Clinical Experience (PK-3)
4
ELE 6225Literacy Methods II (PK-6)3
ELE 6600Social Studies Methods (PK-6)3
ELE 6350Mathematics Foundations (PK-6)3
ELE 6370
ELE 6375
Mathematics Methods (PK-3)
and Mathematics Clinical Experience (PK-3)
4
ELE 6550Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6)2
ELE 6800
ELE 6805
Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
and Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
5
TED 5780Student Teaching & Seminar8
Total Credits38

3-6 Grade Band

Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

ELE 6205Literacy Foundations3
ELE 6215
ELE 6216
Literacy Methods I (3-6)
and Literacy Clinical Experience (3-6)
4
ELE 6225Literacy Methods II (PK-6)3
ELE 6600Social Studies Methods (PK-6)3
ELE 6350Mathematics Foundations (PK-6)3
ELE 6380
ELE 6385
Mathematics Methods (3-6)
and Mathematics Clinical Experience (3-6)
4
ELE 6500Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6)3
ELE 6550Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6)2
ELE 6800
ELE 6805
Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
and Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
5
TED 5780Student Teaching & Seminar8
Total Credits38

Teach Detroit 3-6 Grade Band

Admission Requirements:
Unique to this concentration is an interest and commitment for working in the Detroit Community and an interview.
Required Courses (32 Credit Hours)
TED 6210Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity and Schooling2
TED 6220Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
ELE 6205Literacy Foundations3
ELE 6010Equitable Partnerships with Families and Communities3
ELE 6215Literacy Methods I (3-6)3
ELE 6225Literacy Methods II (PK-6)3
ELE 6380Mathematics Methods (3-6)3
ELE 6600Social Studies Methods (PK-6)3
TED 5150Analysis of Elementary Teaching5
TED 5780Student Teaching & Seminar5
Recommended for adding the PK-3 Grade Band
Mathematics Methods (PK-3)
Literacy Methods I (PK-3)
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Content Areas (PK-K)
Other Recommended Education Courses
Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6)
Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces
Technology Integration in Teaching
Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning
Foundations of Educational Psychology
Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers
Mathematics Foundations (PK-6)
Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I
Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II
Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6)
Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
and Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6)
Teach Detroit students must complete the following:
Complete Criminal History Background checks.
Demonstrate Teach Detroit professional commitments and dispositions.
Pass Michigan Test for Teacher Certification exams.
Complete Child Study.
Create electronic portfolio.
Upload videos of teaching to GoReact.
Apply for teacher certification through the College of Education upon completion of program.
Total Credits32

English as a Second Language PK-12

BBE 5500Introduction to Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
LED 6580Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching3
LED 6510Second Language Acquisition and the Teaching of Grammar3
LED 6520Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods I3
BBE 6850Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual Education3
LED 6555Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching3
RLL 6700Second Language Literacy Development: K-123
LED 6565Assessment in Language Teaching3
Total Credits24

Bilingual Education PK-12

Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

Required: Passing score of at least Advanced Low on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ Oral Proficiency Interview in a language approved by the Michigan Department of Education (see advisor for more information).

BBE 5500Introduction to Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
BBE 6590Culture and Language in Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
LED 6555Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching3
LED 6520Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods I3
BBE 6850Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual Education3
BBE 6560Teaching Methods in Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
RLL 6700Second Language Literacy Development: K-123
LED 6565Assessment in Language Teaching3
Total Credits24

Special Education Concentration: Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12

Students seeking Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12 certification must also complete either the PK-3 or 3-6 grade band requirements. Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

SED 5000History, Philosophy, and Ethics of Teaching Students with Disabilities2
TED 6220Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
SED 5080Supportive Environments, Engaged Learning2
SED 5090Transitions for Students with Disabilities2
SED 5075Consultation and Collaboration for Inclusive Teaching2
SED 6021Introduction to Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder3
SED 6030Teaching Students with Cognitive, Behavior, and Communication Differences3
SED 6050Teaching Students with Communication Differences3
SED 6060Teaching Students with Movement and Sensory Differences2
SED 6070Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Autism3
TED 5790Directed Teaching and Conference for Special Groups8
Total Credits32

Special Education Concentration: Cognitive Impairment K-12

Students seeking Cognitive Impairment K-12 certification must also complete either the PK-3 or 3-6 grade band requirements. Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

SED 5000History, Philosophy, and Ethics of Teaching Students with Disabilities2
SED 5080Supportive Environments, Engaged Learning2
SED 5090Transitions for Students with Disabilities2
SED 5075Consultation and Collaboration for Inclusive Teaching2
SED 5110Introduction to Teaching Students with Moderate/Significant Support Needs3
TED 6220Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
SED 5121Language Development and Instruction for Students with Moderate/Significant Support Needs2
SED 5115Observation and Assessment of Students with Moderate/Significant Support Needs3
SED 5125Teaching Students with Significant/Multiple Support Needs3
SED 5130Teaching Students with Moderate Support Needs3
TED 5790Directed Teaching and Conference for Special Groups8
Total Credits32

World Language PK-12 (for concentrations in Arabic PK-12, French PK-12, and Spanish PK-12)

Professional Clinical Experiences are integral parts of the program and must be completed during daytime school hours.

Required: Passing score on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ Oral Proficiency Interview: Arabic - Intermediate High, French - Advanced Low, and Spanish - Advanced Low.

TED 6200
TED 6205
Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces
and Foundations Field Experience
3
TED 6210Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity and Schooling2
TED 6220Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
LED 6520Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods I3
LED 6530Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods II3
or LED 6510 Second Language Acquisition and the Teaching of Grammar
LED 6500Teaching World Languages in Elementary and Middle Schools: Methods III3
or LED 6555 Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching
EDP 6210Foundations of Educational Psychology3
RLL 6700Second Language Literacy Development: K-123
ED 5998Field Studies4
TED 5780Student Teaching & Seminar8
Total Credits34
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