Master of Arts in Teaching

The graduate program will focus on developing teachers who will be skilled in leadership, curriculum design, and advanced instructional strategies.

The MA in Teaching is a non-thesis professional degree varying from 30-36 hours. The MA in Teaching may be combined with other requirements to allow an individual to earn a master's degree and one of two certifications:

Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification (42 hours minimum)
English, Language Arts, and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 Certification (36 hours minimum)
4-8 Mathematics Certification (36 hours minimum)
4-8 Science Certification (36 hours minimum)
Secondary 7-12 Certification (37 hours minimum)

Specializations (without certification) in the MA in Teaching degree include:

Early Childhood through Grade 6 (42 hours minimum)
Secondary (36 hours minimum)
EC-12 (36 hours minimum)
English as a Second Language (36 hours minimum)
Montessori:
- Childhood (30 hours minimum)
- Elementary I (33 hours minimum)
Multisensory (30 hours minimum)*
Distance Learning (36 hours minimum)

*The MA in Teaching Multisensory specialization is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), for having met the standards outlined in the IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

ADMISSION

There are no additional requirements other than those required for admission to the graduate program at DBU. However, students desiring to earn teacher certification through a graduate program must meet specific requirements. Please contact the College of Education Office for additional information.

PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Continuance in the program past the first 12 hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).

A waiver of the GRE or MAT requirement may be considered if the student meets one of the following conditions:

earns an “A-“ or higher in each of the first four courses (12 hours) of graduate coursework in the DBU College of Education, or
holds a Bachelor’s degree from the DBU College of Education earned within the past five years with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, or
holds a Master’s degree from DBU.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GRADUATE DEFENSE OF DEGREE

Because of Dallas Baptist University’s quest for meaningful assessment of graduate candidates, a defense of degree is required in all College of Education Graduate Programs. The defense of degree is a capstone collection of signature assessments and artifacts with reflections that demonstrate a candidate’s personal growth, development, and acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

A web-based format will be utilized by the candidate to enhance the presentation and to justify why the degree should be awarded to the candidate. The candidate’s formal defense will be presented to members of the Defense of Degree Committee and will take place on the main campus each semester.

Candidates must register for the Defense of Degree course as prescribed in their degree plan during the semester in which they will present their defense of degree. Practicing teachers, administrators, consultants, superintendents, guidance directors, personnel directors, and Educational Region Service Center personnel, as well as DBU professors and administrators, volunteer their time for this highly selective process.

Master of Arts in Teaching: with Certification

CORE SUBJECTS WITH SCIENCE OF TEACHING READING: EARLY CHILDHOOD-GRADE 6 CERTIFICATION

The Master of Arts in Teaching with Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification degree is designed for individuals who are pursuing certification in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 concurrently with a master’s degree. This degree is a 42-hour, non-thesis plan that includes the additional criteria established by the State Board for Educator Certification for Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Texas Teacher Certification. This degree includes a clinical-teaching or an internship component, which will count as six graduate hours.

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	27
EDUC 5318 - Pedagogy of Math GSCI 5320 - Pedagogy of Science MATH 5304 - Content Math I READ 5302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction READ 5313 - Science of Teaching Reading READ 5335 - Pedagogy of Reading I (Phonics) READ 5336 - Pedagogy of Reading II (Comprehension) READ 5338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts SOST 5340 - Pedagogy of Social Studies
Professional Area	15
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood Through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching	15
Required EDUC 5010 - Elementary Core Subjects EC-6 Seminar READ 5013 - Science of Teaching Reading Seminar EDUC 5021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	42

ENGLISH, LANGUAGE ARTS, AND READING WITH SCIENCE OF TEACHING READING: GRADES 4-8 CERTIFICATION

Requisite: 24 hours of English with 12 hours of upper-level English courses.

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	21
EDUC 5325 - Instructional Technology READ 5302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction READ 5313 - Science of Teaching Reading READ 5334 - Pedagogy of Reading II: Comprehension READ 5335 - Pedagogy of Reading I: Phonics READ 5338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts Choice of course
Professional	15
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching
Required EDUC 5021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree READ 5010 - English, Language Arts, and Reading 4-8 Seminar READ 5013 - Science of Teaching Reading Seminar
Total Credit Hours Required	36

4-8 MATHEMATICS CERTIFICATION

Requisite: 18 hours of undergraduate Math courses.

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	21
Choose two courses: EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners EDUC 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society ESLS 5301 - Second Language Acquisition ESLS 5304 - Methods in Teaching ESL And complete the following courses: EDUC 5318 - Pedagogy of Math EDUC 5325 - Instructional Technology MATH 5304 - Content Math I MATH 5305 - Content Math II READ 5331 - Reading in the Content Area
Professional	15
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching
Required EDUC 5021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree MATH 5010 - MATH 4-8 Seminar
Total Credit Hours Required	36

4-8 SCIENCE CERTIFICATION

Requisite: 18 hours of undergraduate Science courses.

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	21
Choose four courses: EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners EDUC 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society ESLS 5301 - Second Language Acquisition ESLS 5304 - Methods in Teaching ESL And complete the following courses: EDUC 5325 - Instructional Technology GSCI 5320 - Pedagogy of Science READ 5331 - Reading in the Content Area
Professional	15
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching
Required EDUC 5021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree GSCI 5010 - Science 4-8 Seminar
Total Credit Hours Required	36

SECONDARY 7-12 CERTIFICATION

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree with Secondary Certification is designed for individuals who are pursuing certification at the Secondary level concurrently with a master’s degree. This degree is a 37-hour, non-thesis plan that includes the additional criteria established by the State Board for Educator Certification for Secondary Texas Teacher Certification. This degree includes a clinical-teaching or an internship component, which will count as six graduate hours, and additionally requires 24 hours in undergraduate content courses with a minimum of 12 upper-level hours in a specified certification concentration. Passing test results on the PACT may be substituted for the required 24 hours of subject-related content courses. Please contact Dr. Adelita Baker at 214-333-5515 for information regarding requirements for the MAT with Secondary Certification.

Requisite: 18 hours of undergraduate content course work.

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	19
Choose four courses: EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners EDUC 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society ESLS 5301 - Second Language Acquisition ESLS 5304 - Methods in Teaching ESL And complete the following course: EDUC 5325 - Instructional Technology Secondary Pedagogy (Choose certification area) EDUC 5435 - Secondary Pedagogy for Mathematics with Lab EDUC 5436 - Secondary Pedagogy for English, Language Arts and Reading with Lab EDUC 5437 - Secondary Pedagogy for Natural Science with Lab EDUC 5438 - Secondary Pedagogy for History with Lab EDUC 5439 - Secondary Pedagogy for Biology with Lab
Professional	18
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching READ 5331 - Reading in the Content Area
Required EDUC 5021 - EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Seminar EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Choose certification area: BIOL 5011 - Life Science 7-12 Seminar COMA 5010 - Speech 7-12 Seminar ENGL 5011 - English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Seminar GSCI 5011 - Science 7-12 Seminar HIST 5011 - History 7-12 Seminar KNES 5010 - EC-12 Physical Education Seminar MATH 5011 - Math 7-12 Seminar MUSI 5010 - Music All-Level Seminar
Total Credit Hours Required	37

EC-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

The Master of Arts in Teaching Degree is a 51-hour, non-thesis program. The program includes the criteria established by the State Board for Educator Certification for EC-12 Texas Teacher Certification.

Requisites: College Algebra and KNES 2309 Adaptive Physical Education

course		CREDIT HOURS
Academic Content		51
XXXX - Math for Learners with Special Needs

Master of Arts in Teaching: Non-Certification

EC-6 SPECIALIZATION (WITHOUT CERTIFICATION)

course	Credit hours
Academic Content	27
GSCI 5320 - Pedagogy of Science EDUC 5318 - Pedagogy of Math EDUC 5325 - Instructional Technology MATH 5304 - Content Math I READ 5302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction READ 5335 - Pedagogy of Reading I (Phonics) READ 5336 - Pedagogy of Reading II (Comprehension) READ 5338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts SOST 5340 - Pedagogy of Social Studies
Professional	15
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 5321 - Internship in Teaching I and EDUC 5322 - Internship in Teaching II or EDUC 5608 - Clinical Teaching
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	42

SECONDARY SPECIALIZATION (WITHOUT CERTIFICATION)

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	12
EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society READ 5331 - Reading in the Content Area READ 5338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts
Technology Area	3
EDUC 6312 - Technology Integration in Curriculum
Professional Area	12
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood Through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Resource Area	9
EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners EDUC 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever Candidate will register for corresponding teacher concentration area below: EDUC 5335 - Secondary Pedagogy for Math EDUC 5336 - Secondary Pedagogy for English Language Arts Reading EDUC 5337 - Secondary Pedagogy for Science EDUC 5338 - Secondary Pedagogy for History
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	36

EC-12 SPECIALIZATION

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	12
EDUC 5316 - Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society READ 5331 - Reading in the Content Area READ 5338 - Pedagogy of Language Arts
Technology Area	3
EDUC 6312 - Technology Integration in Curriculum
Professional Area	12
EDUC 5303 - Developmental Stages of Early Childhood Through Adolescence EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Resource Area	9
EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners EDUC 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever EDAD 6313 - Supervision of Instruction
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	36

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SPECIALIZATION

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	15
Chosen with advisor approval: ESLS 5301 - Second Language Acquisition* ESLS 5304 - Methods in Teaching ESL* ESLS 5306 - Content Area Language Proficiency Skills* ESLS 5308 - Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environments* ESLS 5310 - Administration of the ESL Program ESLS 5312 - Practicum for State Certification (S-L)* ESLS 5314 - Practicum in ESL/EFL Settings (S-L)** Courses required for the Texas ESL Certification *Students not seeking Texas ESL Certification, may take this course instead of ESLS 5312.
Technology Area	3
EDUC 6312 - Technology Integration in Curriculum
Professional Area	9
EDUC 5315 - Introduction to Designing Instruction EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society
Resource Area	9
EDAD 6313 - Supervision of Instruction EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation READ 5302 - Scaffolding Literacy Instruction	9
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	36

Montessori Specializations

The Master of Arts in Teaching with Montessori Specialization offers two options: Early Childhood, consisting of 30 graduate hours, or Elementary I, consisting of 33 graduate hours.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIZATION

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	21
EDUC 5360 - Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Observation EDUC 5361 - Montessori Practical Life and Philosophy EDUC 5362 - Montessori Sensorial and Philosophy EDUC 5363 - Montessori Early Childhood Mathematics and Philosophy EDUC 5364 - Montessori Early Childhood Language Arts and Philosophy EDUC 5365 - Montessori Cultures and Philosophy EDUC 5366 - Montessori Early Childhood Content Areas and Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL AREA	3
Select one of the following with advisor approval: EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6304 - Improvement of Instruction EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation SPED 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners SPED 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever SPED 5350 - Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
RESOURCE AREA	6
EDUC 5368 - Montessori Child Development EDUC 5369 - Montessori Early Childhood Classroom Leadership
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree (Required)
Total Credit Hours Required	30

ELEMENTARY I SPECIALIZATION

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	30
EDUC 5360 - Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Observation EDUC 5370 - Montessori Elementary Mathematics I and Philosophy EDUC 5371 - Montessori Elementary Mathematics II and Philosophy EDUC 5372 - Montessori Elementary Language Arts I and Philosophy EDUC 5373 - Montessori Elementary Language Arts II and Philosophy EDUC 5374 - Montessori Biological Sciences and Philosophy EDUC 5375 - Montessori Geometry, Fractions, and Philosophy EDUC 5376 - Montessori History, Geography, and Philosophy EDUC 5377 - Montessori Functional Geography and Philosophy EDUC 5378 - Montessori Elementary Content Areas and Philosophy (S-L)
Resource Area	3
EDUC 5379 - Montessori Elementary Classroom Management, Research, and Curriculum Design
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	33

Multisensory Specialization

Note: These courses are taught through the Shelton School. Students must apply and be admitted to the Master of Arts in Teaching at DBU in order to receive transcript credit from DBU. Class registration is completed through both DBU and the Shelton School with tuition and fees being paid to both DBU and the Shelton School. Contact the MAT program director for more information about this specialization.

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	18
Chosen with advisor approval EDUC 5340 - Teaching Written Language Skills in a Multisensory Structured Language Approach EDUC 5341 - Therapeutic Analysis of Written Language Disorders EDUC 5342 - Classroom Management of the Learning Different Student EDUC 5343 - Classroom Instruction of the Learning Different Student EDUC 5344 - Diagnosing Learning Different Children EDUC 5345 - Teaching Written Language Skills with an Alphabetic Phonetic Approach EDUC 5350 - Written Language Skills Intervention for Students with Dyslexia EDUC 5351 - Therapeutic Implementation of Written Language Skills Intervention for Students with Dyslexia EDUC 5352 - Theory to Practice
Professional Area	12
Select one of the following with advisor approval: EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6304 - Improvement of Instruction EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation SPED 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners SPED 5320 - Teaching the Underachiever SPED 5350 - Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Professional Area Required Courses EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society EDUC 6340 - Practicum I EDUC 6341 - Practicum II
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required:	30

Distance Learning Specialization

The Master of Arts in Teaching Distance Learning Specialization is a master’s-level education program with 15 hours of distance learning coursework. The 36-hour degree is designed for professionals seeking a master’s degree in education with knowledge and skills specific to Distance Learning. This program does not lead to Texas Teacher Certification.

course	Credit hours
Academic Area	15
DLED 6301 - Foundations of Distance Learning DLED 6302 - Designing and Developing Distance Learning DLED 6303 - Teaching and Learning in the Online Classroom DLED 6304 - Technology Tools for the Online Classroom DLED 6305 - Distance Learning Design and Administration
Professional Area	12
EDUC 6302 - Research in Education (S-L) EDUC 6304 - Improvement of Instruction EDUC 6306 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation EDAD 6313 - Supervision of Instruction
Resource Area	9
EDUC 5310 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners ESLS 5304 - Methods in Teaching ESL EDUC 6308 - The School and Multicultural Society
Required EDUC 6010 - Defense of Degree
Total Credit Hours Required	36

(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Find course descriptions by category under the Graduate Course Descriptions section in the navigation panel.

Pathways to Teaching Program

(Teacher Certification as a Post-Baccalaureate student and not seeking a master’s degree)

The Pathways to Teaching Program is a specifically designed program which allows an individual who has already obtained at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university to earn Texas teacher certification. Once certification is complete, the individual may add an ESL Supplemental or Special Education Supplemental teacher certification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS :

Complete Advanced Certificate Application
Non-refundable $25 application fee
Conferred bachelor’s or master’s degree
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Letter of intent (typewritten) stating:
- Which certificate you would like to earn and why you selected that program
- What you personally hope to accomplish during this program
- Why you have chosen to attend Dallas Baptist University
Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous coursework. In some instances, it is possible for an individual to take requisite courses to raise a low GPA.
Current professional resume
Two recommendations
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU’s mission
THEA requirements: 260 on Reading, 240 on Math, 240 on Writing

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PATHWAYS TO TEACHING PROGRAM:

Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6

Grades 4-8
English, Language Arts, and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Mathematics
Science

Grades 7-12
Communication
English Language Arts and Reading
History
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Science
Speech

EC-12
Music
Physical Education

An ESL or Special Education Supplement may be added to any of these certifications.

Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) Information

Post-baccalaureate individuals seeking Texas teaching certification who have not yet enrolled in DBU’s Pathways to Teaching Certification Program have the opportunity to take the state Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) to demonstrate subject area content proficiency. Passing test results on the PACT may be substituted for the required 24 hours of subject-related content courses in the Pathways to Teaching Certification plan.

For More Pathways to Teaching Information

Please contact Dr. Adelita Baker at 214-333-5515 for additional information regarding the PACT procedure, acceptance into the Pathways to Teaching Certification program. Specific course requirements for the Pathways to Teaching program are included in the Undergraduate catalog under the College of Education.