Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)Middle Level Language Arts

Converse's state-approved MAT in Middle Level Language Arts will help you become a highly qualified teacher, certified to teach Grades 5-8 in Language Arts. Our program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree in a field other than education.Converse's teacher preparation programs comprise a wide diversity of field and clinical experiences in public schools. Our program prepares you to become an effective teacher with an in-depth knowledge base of your field and appropriate teaching strategies for the developmental level of your students, guided by our faculty who continually challenge students to integrate theory with practice.The MAT degree in Middle Level Language Arts is designed to:Provide a thorough course of study in human growth and development;Develop skills in appropriate pedagogy and classroom management;Demonstrate computer proficiency in instructional technology including the knowledge of skills, strategies, software and hardware to be used in classroom management and computer-assisted instruction;Provide a thorough course of study in human growth anddevelopment;Develop skills in appropriate pedagogy and classroom management;Promote a broad knowledge of the history, theory, and professional practices promote a broad knowledge of the history, theory, and professional practices that are related to middle level language arts education;Plan, implement and assess instruction in simulated settings and in real classroom settings as a student-teacher*;Organize and effectively manage placement in the public schools in grades 5 through 8.