Elementary Education - College of Charleston

Elementary Education from College of Charleston is a Campus Master Elementary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The M.A.T. in Elementary Education , an NCATE-accredited program that focuses on the education of second through sixth-graders, is designed for those who want to teach young children and have undergraduate degrees in non-education disciplines. The program combines academic work and a variety of experiences in public elementary schools. Successful completion of the M.A.T. program requirements leads to recommendation for teaching certification/licensure in grades 2 - 6 in South Carolina, in addition to a master's degree. The State of South Carolina has reciprocal licensure agreements with many State Departments of Education across the United States. Teacher Education Program requirements are described in detail in a candidate information packet, which a candidate receives prior to meeting with the program director to complete a program of study. Degree Requirements The M.A.T. in Elementary Education is awarded to candidates who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of a minimum of 48 graduate semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 3.0. This program of study may include additional coursework due to deficiencies in the liberal arts as determined by a review of the undergraduate transcript. Candidates have one calendar year following program acceptance to complete these additional requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.5. View more details on College of Charleston . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Elementary Education courses.