Middle-Level Education (MLED)
Tom Smith
Head, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
214 Peabody Hall
479-575-4209
Web: http://www.uark.edu/depts/coehp/CIED.htm
• Professor Totten
• Associate Professors Johnson, Morrow
Degree Conferred:
M.A.T. (MLED)
The University of Arkansas offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degrees in Middle-Level Education. These combined degree programs constitute the University of Arkansas initial teacher licensure program in Middle-Level Education (Grade 4 through Grade 8). Students who obtain their B.S.E. degree from the University of Arkansas will have completed the prerequisite course requirements for entry into the M.A.T. program. Students who obtain a bachelors degree from another university and/or in a program area other than Middle-Level Education must have their transcripts evaluated by a Middle-Level Education program adviser (Peabody Hall, 208A, 479-575-7244) to determine what deficiencies must be met before they can be considered for admission into the M.A.T. program. The M.A.T. degree program is a 33-semester hour program. To be recommended for licensure by the University of Arkansas, students must successfully complete the M.A.T. degree program.
Prerequisites to the M.A.T. Degree Program: Students will be selected up to the maximum number designated for each cohort area of emphasis.
Admission Requirements:
1. Completion of a B.S.E. in Middle Level Education (Social Studies/English, English/Social Studies, Math/Science or Science/Math)
2. Passing Scores on Praxis I
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all previous courses
4. Admission to the Graduate School
5. Admission to the Teacher Education Program
6. Completion of the pre-education core with a minimum of “C” in all courses:
CIED 1002 Introduction to Education
CIED 1011 Introduction to Education Practicum
ETEC 2001 Educational Technology
ETEC2002L Educational Technology Lab
CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionality
CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 3043 Introduction to Middle level Principles & Methods
CIED 3053 The Emerging Adolescent
CIED 3063 Literacy Strategies for Middle Level Learners
CIED 3073 Early Adolescent Literature
7. A minimum of a “C” or higher must be earned in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 2003, COMM 1313, and MATH 1203, unless UA exemption is earned in one or more of the courses.
8. Completion of all prerequisite courses in teaching field.
9. Satisfactory completion of Pre-M.A.T. degree check
10. Recommendation from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction based upon:
a. Middle-level writing assessment
b. Interview with middle level education faculty and public school administrators and faculty
c. Portfolio
Requirements for the Middle Level Master of Arts in Teaching Degree: (Minimum 34 hours)
Summer II (5 weeks) (On campus)
CIED 5052 M-T SEM: Multicultural Issues
CIED 5093 Middle Level Methods
ETEC 5062 M-F Teaching & Learning with Comp.-Based Tech.
Total Hours 6
Fall Semester (18 weeks)
Integrated Learning Experiences
CIED 5113 ARR Reading Across the Middle Level
CIED 5193 ARR Intermediate Special Methods
CIED 5022 ARR Classroom Management Concepts
CIED 5132 ARR Research in Middle Level Curric. & Instr.
CIED 514V ARR Internship: Middle Level
Total Hours 13
Spring Semester (15 weeks)
Integrated Learning Experiences
CIED 5293 ARR Special Methods, Interdisciplinary Section
CIED 5103 ARR Adv. Middle Level Principles and Methods
CIED 5012 ARR Measurement, Research, and Statistical
Concepts for Teachers
CIED 5123 ARR Writing Process Across the Curriculum
CIED 514V ARR Internship: Middle Level
Total Hours 14
Grand Total 33 hours
Passing grade on the final research project and a passing grade on the presentation of findings.