MAT - Secondary Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics Program Requirements

All MAT candidates must complete the following coursework and meet MDSE requirements for initial certification as identified below:


ED 510		Psychology and Development of Adolescents
ED 605		Curriculum Principles and Practice
ED 615	Principles of Assessment
ED 620		Literacy Strategies in the STEM Content Areas
ED 625		Advanced Literacy Strategies in the STEM Content Areas
ED 630		Principles of Special Education
ED 640		Methods and Technologies of Teaching in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a STEM focus I
ED 645		Methods and Technologies of Teaching in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a STEM focus II
ED 701		Issues in STEM Education
ED 710		Professional Internship

Residency Requirement

Stevenson's MAT program includes two mandatory onsite weekend residencies. The interpersonal relationship developed as part of the cohort residencies enhance the academic learning and emotional well-being of the adult learner. The residency is an essential part of building that community. Residencies are scheduled on a Friday evening through Saturday afternoon at the Owings Mills Campus of Stevenson University the last weekend of August and January. Attendance is mandatory for the full period of the residency. Candidates may engage in seminars, workshops, candidate led discussions and presentations during residency.

MSDE requirements for initial certification:

Successful completion of Stevenson University's Maryland Approved MAT program.
Qualifying scores on Praxis® Core (basic skills) & Praxis® II content knowledge and pedagogy assessments.
Successful completion of 100-day teaching internship in the candidate's area of certification.

Up one level:

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a STEM focus - Secondary Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics