波士顿大学

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program is designed for liberal arts graduates in Modern Foreign Languages or graduates from equivalent programs or similar backgrounds who wish to obtain initial licensure for Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish for grades 5–12 (middle, junior, or senior high schools) in Massachusetts. (Licensure reciprocity exists with many states, but students should investigate specifics in the state of anticipated residence.) Although designed as a 12-month, full-time program that begins in June each year, students may in some cases choose to start the program in September. It is further possible to complete the degree over a longer time period as a part-time student.

Students in the program complete courses in their specific language (Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish) at the College of Arts & Sciences, and courses in professional education (foundations of education, adolescent development, special education, methods of teaching modern foreign languages, etc.), language acquisition (applied linguistics and second language acquisition), as well as a pre-practicum and practicum (student-teaching experience) through the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

As a result of successful completion of this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, and providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis; Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency; Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations; Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice; Demonstrates subject matter knowledge.