Course Sequence
The MAT is designed to be completed within an eleven month period in summer, fall, and spring semesters. All coursework applied toward the degree must be taken within six years of the graduation date.
Degree Requirements
A total of 34 semester hours of coursework is required for completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. The degree must be completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and only one course with the grade of C (with the exclusion of EDU 595 Clinical Practice II ) will be applied to graduation requirements. All coursework applied toward the degree must be taken within six years of the graduation date.
If a student is unable to complete the degree within six years, application may be made to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education to extend the program. If extended, continuation fees apply.
Teacher Education Program
The Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Covenant College is regulated by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). MAT students are admitted to the TEP prior to Clinical Practice I. Many of the admission requirements for the MAT are also required for admission to the TEP. As of January 1, 2015, completion of the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment-Program Entry (350) is required for admission to the TEP.
Following are requirements and process points which candidates must satisfy to remain in the TEP and successfully complete the MAT degree.
Approval to the TEP
- Approval to the TEP occurs July 1, prior to Clinical Practice I. Requirements are:
a. Satisfaction of all admissions requirements to the Master of Arts in Teaching
b. Completion of Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment-Program Entry (350)
c. Minimum GPA of 3.0
d. Satisfactory Disposition Evaluations
e. Application for the Pre-Service Certificate submitted to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
(Note: the Pre-Service Certificate is required in order to participate in Clinical Practice I and II).
Upon approval to the TEP, MAT students become candidates in the Teacher Education Program.
Approval for Clinical Practice I
- Approval for Clinical Practice I
a. Minimum GPA of 3.0
b. Satisfactory Disposition Evaluations
c. Awarding of Pre-Service Certificate
d. Approval for Clinical Practice I is required by August 6
Application for the Pre-Service Certificate
- The application will be completed during Orientation to the MAT and submitted to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission by the Certification Official of Covenant College. Candidates are required to hold this certificate for all field experiences.
To obtain the certificate, candidates will submit:
a. Signed GaPSC Application for Certification, pages 1 & 3, including completed Personal Affirmation Questions.
b. Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit.
c. Copy of supporting documentation for VLP (such as valid driver’s license).
Documents are submitted to the college certification official: Mrs. Rebecca Dodson. The education department will submit these documents to the GaPSC on behalf of the candidate. These documents authorize the GaPSC to conduct a criminal record check. Please note:
a. The candidate will be issued a Pre-Service certificate if the candidate responded “no” to all Personal Affirmation questions on the application and the criminal record check does not contradict those answers.
b. If a Pre-Service Certificate is not obtained, the candidate will not be allowed to participate in field work.
c. Each candidate must receive a Pre-Service Certificate prior to the start of Clinical Practice I.
d. The Pre-Service Certificate will be issued through the candidate’s MyPSC account.
e. The Pre-Service Certificate is valid for five years.
Approval for Clinical Practice II
- Requirements for Entry to Clinical Practice II
a. TEP Approval
b. Pre-Service Certificate
c. Minimum GPA of 3.0
d. Satisfactory Clinical Evaluations
e. Satisfactory Disposition Evaluations
f. Approval for Clinical Practice II required by January 10
Program Completion and Graduation
- Program Completion and Graduation
a. Minimum GPA of 3.0
b. Successful completion of all clinical practice and coursework
c. Satisfactory Clinical Evaluations
d. Satisfactory Dispositions Evaluations
e. Graduate Exit Survey
f. Completion of edTPA; passing score is required for Certificate of Eligibility
g. Completion of Georgia Educators Ethics Exam-360; passing score is required for Certificate of Eligibility
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