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2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
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2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Elementary Education & Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5, MAT

The Master of Arts in Teaching is appropriate only for individuals who DO NOT hold any teaching certification. This program is designed for those interested in acquiring initial teaching certification for students with mild/moderate disabilities at the elementary education level.

Admissions Requirements

  • General admission requirements of the Graduate School
  • Passing level score on an appropriate Content area PRAXIS test (PRAXIS II)
    • Candidates in the MAT 1-5 program take PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • Candidates for admission who are currently working as teachers must have letters of recommendation from an appropriate school official who has direct professional knowledge of the candidate’s skills and potential.
    • Candidates for admission who are not currently working as teachers must have letters of recommendation from a non-relative, who has direct knowledge of the candidate’s potential for success as a graduate level student and a working professional. Employers and previous university/college faculty are examples of appropriate individuals to provide such recommendations.
    • Additional recommendations may be requested to support candidacy if determined necessary by program admission committee.
  • Statement of purpose

Course Requirements

 

Graduation Requirements

  • Satisfactory completion of all required coursework within the timelines and at the grade levels established by Graduate School policies
  • Praxis Exam Requirements: The requirements of the program are continually under examination and revision by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). The University reserves the right to make changes as required by BESE. All enrolled candidates are subject to these changes.
  • All required state licensure exams must be passed by established deadlines.
  • Satisfactory completion of the MAT Special Education Portfolio