1. MAT-ACP Information Session
Alternate Pathways for
Educator Preparation
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November 9, 2016

2. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
Understanding “Alternate Pathways”
The traditional pathway: teacher certification through an undergraduate teacher preparation program
TAMIU’s two alternate pathways:
Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
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3. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
Alternative Certification Program (ACP):
Meet Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) and College of Education entrance requirements
INACT on-line course
Five graduate courses (course list follows)
A minimum of 30-hours of classroom observations
Pass TExES content exam or TExES Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)- see handout (there is a 5 attempts limit on all exams)
Attain year-long paid internship in a partner school district
Complete remaining certification exam(s)
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4. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Meet Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) and College of Education admission requirements
5 ACP courses & 5 additional graduate courses
30-hours of classroom observations
INACT on-line course
Pass TExES content exam or PACT
Complete Clinical Semester in a partner school district
Complete remaining certification exam(s)
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5. Available Certification Areas at TAMIU
EC-6 or 4-8 Core Subjects
Bilingual or ESL Supplemental
EC-12 Special Education (must pass both Special Ed. and Core Subjects/content exam)
Single Subject 4-8 or 7-12
English Language Arts and Reading
Mathematics
Life Science
History
Business and Finance Education 6-12 (must pass TExES “PACT” prior to admission)
Single Subject EC-12
Art
Music
Spanish
Physical Education
Technology Applications (must pass TExES “PACT” prior to admission)
Composite Teaching Field 4-8 or 7-12
Science
Social Studies
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6. MAT-ACP Application Process, Part 1
Submit on-line OGSR application designating MAT degree with either EC-6 (Elementary) or Other (4-8, 7-12, or EC-12) specialization
Pay $35 fee (fee waived Nov. 17)
Official undergraduate transcripts must be mailed from other universities (non TAMIU graduates)
Submit 300-word essay to OGSR on personal goals and aspirations
Meet additional requirements if your degree is from a university where English was not the language of instruction
Applying for the MAT provides eligibility for Financial Aid, including scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships
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7. MAT-ACP Application Process, Part 2
Submit paper COED application form for transcript analysis ($15.00 fee)
Submit undergraduate transcripts (not needed for TAMIU Graduates)
Meet minimum GPA requirements (2.75 on last 60 hours) and on content area coursework
All core courses or content are must have a score of C or better
Completion of Online Screening Instrument
TOEFL Scores (if applicable)
Following above, achieve Full Admission status
Attend MAT-ACP Orientation Session (Jan. 12) and pay $300 entrance fee
Accept COED Admission Offer
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8. Admissions & “Good Standing” Policies
Full Admission status must be attained and acknowledged in writing before enrollment in program courses
Key “Good Standing” requirements (see handout):
Maintain 3.0 GPA (no more than one grade below B)
Continuous enrollment (one course per semester)
Successfully complete 6 credits annually.
Take one remaining TExES exam annually.
Demonstrate professional dispositions.
Enrollment in non-MAT courses by permission only.
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9. MAT-ACP Courses ACP Courses EDCI 5300 (first course, face-to-face)
EDSE 5305 (face-to face)
EDRD 5309 (EC-6) or EDRD 5305 (All others)
EDBE 5322 (EC-6) or EDBE 5325 (All others)
EDCI 5315
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10. MAT-ACP Courses Five ACP courses listed above. Additional MAT Courses
EDCI 5301 (with field experience)
EDCU 5310
EDRD 5319
EDGR 5320
EDCI 5329 (with field experience)
EDCI 5693 Clinical Teaching (6 credits, post-MAT)
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11. Spring Course Schedule
EDCI Thursday, 6:00-8:30 PM
EDSE Monday, 6:00-8:30 PM
EDBE 5322, EDBE 5325, EDRD 5305, EDRD Online
EDCI Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 PM
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12. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
Pending TEA Policy Changes- Effective 2017
Requiring TExES exams prior to Internship
Intern Certificate (only 1 yr.)- must pass content exams
Probationary Certificate (1 yr. extension available)- must pass content exams and PPR
14 weeks of full day or 28 weeks of half-day clinical teaching assignments (must pass content exams)
150 hrs. of coursework completed before internship
50 hrs. of coursework completed before internship for late hires
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13. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
Spring 2017 Event Schedule
Graduate Studies Open House
Thursday, November 17th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Student Center Ballroom (application fee waived)
MAT-ACP COED Application
Friday, November 18th (preferred date) - Annie Salinas KL 417
MAT-ACP Orientation Session
Thursday, January 12th
$300 Entrance Fee Due
Tuition and Fees Due
Tuesday, January 17th ($50 late fee after this date)
TAMIU Spring 2017 First Class Day
Wednesday, January 18th
INACT Online Course Orientation
Criminal Background Clearance Forms and TB Test Due
Tuesday, January 31st
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14. MAT-ACP Program Costs OSGR Admission: $35 (waived Nov. 17)
COED Application (Transcript Analysis): $15
MAT-ACP Admission Fee: $300
Graduate Tuition and Fees
TB test: $10-$30
PACT/TExES Exam fees ($131 per test)
Certificate Fees $52-$75
Fingerprint Fees $45
Internship Fee: $3,000 (payroll deduction $250 monthly)
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15. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
MAT-ACP Office Contact Information Elsie De Leon, Data Specialist Idania Dominguez, ACP Manager Dr. Alfredo Ramirez, Department Chair Dr. Philip Roberson, MAT Coordinator Annie Salinas, Academic Coordinator
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16. Alternate Pathways to Educator Certification
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