Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Florida Program)

This program is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees seeking a Professional Educator Certification in Florida endorsed for self-contained general education (Grades K-6).

For more information on state licensure and certification information please visit NLU’s Public Disclosures page.

Program Details

  • Requires 35 SH for completion
  • Requires practicum and student teaching
  • Requires a min grade of "C" in program coursework
  • Requires a min grade of "B" in the following methods courses: EDUF 505, EDUF 543, EDUF 545, EDUF 542, EDUF 550, EDUF 551, EDUF 544, and EDUF 500
  • Requires the Education Preparation Institute (EPI) completion statement and the M.A.T. degree to be awarded simultaneously

Licensure Requirements:

  • Requires passing score on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
    • Professional Education Test
    • Subject Area Test
    • General Knowledge test – waived with master’s degree

 

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1: The candidate demonstrates understanding of how learners grow and develop, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

PLO 2: The candidate uses understanding of individual needs to ensure a learning environment that promotes the academic success and wellbeing of all students.

PLO 3: The candidate works with colleagues, families, and communities to establish positive, collaborative and supportive learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning and self- motivation.

PLO 4: The candidate utilizes the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline to create learning experiences that make the content accessible and meaningful for learners.

PLO 5: The teacher connects concepts and uses differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to real world issues.

PLO 8: The candidate designs and applies a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop understanding of content areas and to build skills and apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

PLO 6: The candidate uses multiple methods of assessment to monitor learner progress, guide decision-making and to engage learners in their own growth.

PLO 7: The candidate plans instruction that supports student by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

PLO 9: The candidate engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to evaluate their practice and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.

PLO 10: The candidate seeks appropriate leadership opportunities to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.


Admission Requirements

In addition to the National College of Education Graduate Admission requirements, candidates must:

  • Provide a statement of status of eligibility (SOE) from the Florida Department of Education that says they are eligible for the subject area and grade level listed on the statement
  • Provide an official letter of recommendation, signed and sealed by the writer (emailed letters are acceptable provided they are submitted directly by the writer to admissions@nl.edu)
  • Have a faculty review of all documents
  • The candidate’s academic achievement requirements are a prior cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher OR three references who vouch for the candidate’s ability to meet the rigors of the EPI program and teaching in public education in Florida

Required Courses

Program Requirements

EDUF 500Introduction to and Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities

3

EDUF 505Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

3

EDUF 511Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts

2

EDUF 512Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of Education

2

EDUF 542Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

3

EDUF 543Methods for Teaching Social Studies

3

EDUF 544Methods of Teaching Science

3

EDUF 545Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

EDUF 550Teaching Comprehension and Content Literacy (Grades 1-6)

3

EDUF 551Literacy Methods (Grades 1-6)

3

ELEF 577Teaching and Learning in Context

1

ELEF 587Resident Teacher Practicum

1 TO 2

ELEF 597Resident Teacher Student Teaching

1 TO 3

Note: ELEF 587 must be completed for a total of 2 SH. ELEF 597 must be completed for a total of 4 SH.