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84 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

a. Official score of 1100 or higher on the two-part SAT, 1650 or higher on the three-part SAT, or 24 or higher on

the ACT. (The exam must have been taken within the last five years.)

b. Official Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) report with prescribed minimum scores: Reading

156, Writing 162, and Math 150. (The exam must have been taken within the last five years. Information on test

sites and registration is available directly from ETS at

www.ets.org .

CIU code is 5116.)

c. Official GRE with test scores above the 50th percentile (verbal and quantitative), with a minimum rating of 3.5

on the analytical writing section. (The exam must have been taken within the last five years.)

3. Disposition and motivation toward teaching, as demonstrated by completing a successful interview with the program

director and/or an education faculty member in person or by phone.

4. Appropriate undergraduate background. It is generally agreed that the best preparation for classroom teaching is a

well-balanced undergraduate program. Background may be demonstrated by one of the following methods:

a. Reasonable competency (a grade of “C” or above) in at least 36 semester hours of completed coursework that

includes courses from each of the four following areas:

Language Arts (e.g. literature, composition, speech)

1

Natural Science (e.g. life sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences)

2

Social Studies (e.g. American history, world civilizations, psychology, sociology, anthropology)

2

Mathematics (e.g. college math, algebra, geometry, analysis, calculus)

3

1

Course requirement for language arts must be met before enrolling in EDU 5601, 5602, or 5603.

2

Course requirements for science and social studies must be met before enrolling in EDU5432.

3

Course requirements for mathematics must be met before enrolling in EDU 5604.

b. Official Praxis II: Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Exam (0014) score report of 150 or above. (This

exam tests content in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Information on test sites and

registration is available directly from ETS at

www.ets.org

. CIU code is 5116.)

5. Foundational knowledge in Bible and theology. This requirement is satisfied by one of the following:

a. An undergraduate degree in Bible from an accredited Bible college or Christian liberal arts college or university

b. A Bible certificate.

c. A total of 30 semester hours of coursework in Bible and theology.

d. Minimum of nine semester hours of specific Bible or theology courses. (It is recommended that these courses

be taken before admission to the College of Education, but they must be completed prior to application for

student teaching. Courses may be at either the undergraduate or the graduate level. Candidates must have at

least three hours of coursework from each of the following areas: Bible survey, Bible interpretation or

hermeneutics, and theology.)

Residency and Transfer Policies

Due to the specific nature of course outcomes and proficiencies, transfer credits are rarely accepted in the M.A.T. program.

Candidates wishing to receive transfer credit for the M.A.T. program should consult with the program director regarding any

questions related to previous coursework.

Field Experiences (Practicum) and Clinical Practice (Student Teaching)

M.A.T. candidates participate in a variety of carefully planned and sequenced field experiences. Candidates experience

structured observations in a variety of settings, including tutoring, small group, and whole class instruction. Field experience

culminates with the candidate assuming full responsibility for the teaching process in a classroom during clinical practice.

Field experiences are integrated within candidate coursework, allowing candidates to spend time in both the university

classroom and the field experience classroom. During clinical practice, candidates are placed full time in a local public

school classroom.

In addition to coursework, field experience, and competency requirements before clinical practice, candidates must have a

“cleared” status on an FBI fingerprint and background check pursuant to Section 59-25-115 of the South Carolina Code of

Laws. (Background checks are valid for 18 months.) Candidates must also take the required Praxis II exams prior to

entering clinical practice. Prior to EDU 6901, Authentic Professional Experiences, candidates must submit documentation

of a negative TB test to the Director of Field Experiences to participate in practicum in public school settings.

Candidates are not permitted to be employed during clinical practice without specific, restricted, approved permission.

Candidates not enrolled in M.A.T. coursework one or more semesters prior to clinical practice may require additional steps

to ensure proficiencies meet the level of readiness required.

Clinical practice can be waived with a portfolio of evidence validating both experience and classroom competency.

Experience must include at least three years of full-time teaching in the area of licensure. The portfolio must include letters

of recommendation, annual evaluations documenting successful teaching, and documents verifying proficiency in SC State

Standards competencies. Individuals requesting this exemption should discuss their experience with the M.A.T. program

director. Candidates granted this exemption will enroll in EDU 6480 Professional Portfolio Development.