B.A. or B.Sc. – MAT in Adolescence Education (Dual Degree)
Highly motivated Marist undergraduate students in content areas of Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Mathematics, or Spanish may apply to the Adolescence Education (Dual Degree) program from Marist College that leads to dual certification (content area and Students with Disabilities, both grades 7 – 12).
Duration
5 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$43,900 per year
Health Insurance: $ 3,275
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
About the program
The Adolescence Education (Dual Degree) program from Marist College is a cohort-based program and is structured for candidates to achieve their Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) in their content field and become eligible for teaching certification by completing pedagogical coursework and student teaching at the Masters level.
Candidates begin their 36 credit MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program during their undergraduate senior year by taking 12 credits graduate course work (across fall and spring semester of senior year).
The remaining 24 credits of the Masters program are taken in the following sequence: 6 credits of graduate work through a hybrid delivery system in the summer following undergraduate graduation, 12 credits in an on-ground setting for the fall semester, and 6 credits of full-time student teaching practicum the following spring.
Distinctive Features of the Five Year Program
- 36 credit graduate program leading to dual certification (content area plus Students with Disabilities)
- Credit-rich content Bachelor’s (42 – 56 credits)
- Fifth year of study results in a Master’s degree leading to professional (a.k.a. permanent) certification
- Master’s courses taken in the senior year (12 credits) are included in your undergraduate tuition
- Extended clinical experiences enrich preparation
Courses Included
- Introduction to Psychology
- Foundations of Education
- Introduction to Teaching
- Learning through Technology
- The Exceptional Child
- Psychology of the Adolescent