Master of Arts in Teaching-Program Gates
The MAT program has four gates that each candidate will progress through. These gates allow for both the candidate and the program to ensure that all requirements are being met in a timely manner and that appropriate dispositions are being displayed at all times.
Gate 1
Application and acceptance to the program; This also includes your Full Background Check and Child Maltreatment check on file with AELS that should accompany your Graduate School Application Link to Background Check Information
Gate 2
Submit passing Praxis content exam score(s) before enrolling in any courses beyond initial 6 credits (first two MAT program courses). Without passing Praxis content exam score(s) on file with MAT program, candidates may not enroll in additional program courses beyond 6 credits.
Receive satisfactory dispositional review from instructors of first two MAT courses.
Complete all professional development and ethics training required to be eligible for a provisional license.
Gate 3
Successful application and acceptance into Internship (dispositions and GPA will be reviewed at this time); See this page for requirements–https://uca.edu/mat/internship/