Master of Arts in Teaching

Admissions Requirements

Elementary, Secondary and Special Education

MAT – Secondary Education program is based on the premise that the candidate already has content knowledge in the licensing area. Candidates applying for admission to MAT –Secondary Education who do not have content knowledge in the licensing area OR their bachelor’s degree does not match their desired area of license will be required to pass the Indiana Praxis assessment (content test) prior to admission.

Admission Requirements for MAT

INDIANA REQUIREMENTS:

1. Prospective Indiana educators are required to have earned a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution prior to admission to Indiana educator preparation programs. Requirements are:

Elementary Education Requirements (K-6)

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0-point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, andproof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

Secondary Education Requirements (5-12)

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale and the degree corresponds to the subject content area in which the applicant seeks to be licensed; or
• Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0-point scale and the degree corresponds to the subject content area in which the applicant seeks to be licensed, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

Special Education Requirements (K-12)

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0-point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
• Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

2. Basic Skills: Core Academic Skills for Educators

Prospective Indiana educators are required to demonstrate Basic Skills: Core Academic Skills for Educators prior to admission to Indiana educator preparation programs which are endorsed by CAEP and approved by IDOE for demonstrating Standard 3, Component 3.2. Note that the requirements for basic skills competency must be met for each content area separately – reading, mathematics, and writing.

• Candidates have the option of achieving passing Praxis Core® scores as one means for demonstrating Basic Skills: Core Academic Skills for Educators as follows:

• Candidates have the option of achieving passing ACT® scores as one means for demonstrating Basic Skills: Core Academic Skills for Educators with a score of at least 21 in the reading and mathematics content.
• Candidates have the option of achieving passing SAT® scores as one means for demonstrating Basic Skills: Core Academic Skills for Educators with a score of at least 540 in evidence-based reading and writing and at least a score of 530 in mathematics.

Oakland City University Admission Requirements for T2T:

1. OCU Graduate Application
2. Concentration Declaration
3. Current resume
4. Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate coursework (official means it is sent directly to OCU from the university or college.
5. Background check (OCU will provide this)

Oakland City University Admission Requirements for MAT:

1. OCU Graduate Application
2. Concentration Declaration
3. Current resume
4. Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate institutions of study
5. Background check (OCU will provide this)
6. Two (2) character references from persons able to attest to the candidate’s suitability as a prospective graduate teacher
7. Writing sample reflecting personal goals with the objectives of the MAT program as reflected in the OCU Mission Statement

Indiana License Requirements

1. Under the current licensing rules, REPA/REPA3, a pedagogy/developmental exam is required for all individuals that are applying for their first initial practitioner instructional license in addition to any required content exams. The pedagogy exams cover the strategies of teaching such as Methodology, Classroom Management, Student Development and Diversity, Learning Processes, Learning Environment, Instructional Planning, Assessments, and the Professional Environment as a teacher at the respective developmental levels. These are topics that are covered in a teacher preparation program. Candidates must pass Praxis Content tests AND the developmental (pedagogy) area assessment that matches the grade level for which they plan to teach.  These can be taken during or after the teaching field experience (internship).

2. Pass the Praxis® Content Area and pedagogical assessments. Go to for a listing of the Praxis® at https://www.ets.org/praxis.
3. Certification of CPR/AED/Heimlich training. Go to https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/  for a list of centers for training centers.
4. Certification of suicide prevention training. Click https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/ for a list of centers for training and certification.