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Master of Arts in Teaching
Science
Explore MBU’s Master of Arts in Teaching Science licensure program.
Whether you’re an experienced science teacher or ready for a career change, our state-approved MAT-Science licensing program is the perfect way to advance your opportunities. This graduate degree program offers you professional certification as a science educator—equipping you with knowledge, classroom skills, and best practice instructional strategies. The MAT-Science licensing program includes mentored clinical experiences and student teaching and leads directly to a WI Secondary Broad Field Science license (grades 4-12).
PROGRAM COURSES
EDUC 520 Student Learning and Motivation (3)
EDUC 525 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Practices (3)
EDUC 585 Content Area Reading (3)
EDUC 530 Curriculum Theory and Practice (3)
EDUC 535 Instructional Improvement through Assessment (3)
EDUC 540 Biblical Perspectives in Human Relations and Counseling (3)
EDUC 541 Human Relations Clinical (1)
EDUC 545 Exceptionality in Student Learning (3)
EDUC 546 Exceptionality in Student Learning Clinical (1)
EDUC 555 Technology for Teaching and Learning (3)
EDUC 522 Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent Learner with Clinical (3)
EDUC 563 Methods of Teaching Science (3)
EDUC 571 Student Teaching 1 (3)
EDUC 572 Student Teaching 2 (3)
**Some clinical experiences may be satisfied with three or more years of teaching experience.
TOTAL: 30-38 credits
Explore MBU’s Master of Arts in Teaching Science licensure program.
Whether you’re an experienced science teacher or ready for a career change, our state-approved MAT-Science license is the perfect way to advance your opportunities. This graduate degree program offers you professional certification as a science educator—equipping you with knowledge, classroom skills, and best practice instructional strategies. The MAT-Science license includes mentored clinical experiences and student teaching.
PROGRAM COURSES
EDUC 520 Student Learning and Motivation (3)
EDUC 525 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Practices (3)
EDUC 585 Content Area Reading (3)
EDUC 530 Curriculum Theory and Practice (3)
EDUC 535 Instructional Improvement through Assessment (3)
EDUC 540 Biblical Perspectives in Human Relations and Counseling (3)
EDUC 541 Human Relations Clinical (1)
EDUC 545 Exceptionality in Student Learning (3)
EDUC 546 Exceptionality in Student Learning Clinical (1)
EDUC 555 Technology for Teaching and Learning (3)
EDUC 522 Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent Learner with Clinical (3)
EDUC 563 Methods of Teaching Science (3)
EDUC 571 Student Teaching 1 (3)
EDUC 572 Student Teaching 2 (3)
**Some clinical experiences may be satisfied with three or more years of teaching experience.
TOTAL: 30-38 credits
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DEGREE
BENEFITS
Earn a Wisconsin DPI approved teaching license - check with a program advisor about license transferability to your state
Online classes are offered year-round with six start dates per year
Clinical requirements may be satisfied by 3 or more years of teaching experience
Our competitive pricing makes the program feasible and affordable
Our graduate programs are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Complete your master's in two years or less -- entirely online
Graduate Assistantships are available
PROGRAM
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Prior Education and Admissions Requirements
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- A bachelor’s degree.
- A grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- A minimum of 21 undergraduate credits in science.
- A background check and fingerprinting
Testing Requirements
Praxis II General Science Exam # 5436.
A passing score is 141.
PROGRAM
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Prior Education and Admissions Requirements
-
- A bachelor’s degree.
- A grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
(conditional acceptance may be granted)
- A background check and fingerprinting
Testing Requirements
Praxis II General Science Exam # 5435.
A passing score is 154.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
Step One
Complete this FREE application.
Step Two
Email your unofficial transcripts to admissions@mbu.edu. The initial evaluation may be done using un-official transcripts. Applicants who are admitted to the MAT program, however, will need to submit an official transcript to document course taken and grades earned prior to admission. Official transcripts from your undergraduate institution should be mailed to the following address:
- Maranatha Baptist University
- Attention: Admissions
- 745 W. Main St.
- Watertown, WI 53094
Step Three
An Admissions counselor will review your bachelor’s degree to determine if you have met program entrance requirements.
Step Four
After prerequisites requirements have been satisfied, a background check and fingerprinting must be completed.
Step Five
When all prerequisites have been satisfied and a clean background check has been completed, applicants will be notified of their status for admissions by email.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
Step One
Complete this FREE application.
Step Two
Email your unofficial transcripts to admissions@mbu.edu. The initial evaluation may be done using un-official transcripts. Applicants who are admitted to the MAT program, however, will need to submit an official transcript to document course taken and grades earned prior to admission. Official transcripts from your undergraduate institution should be mailed to the following address:
- Maranatha Baptist University
- Attention: Admissions
- 745 W. Main St.
- Watertown, WI 53094
Step Three
An Admissions counselor will review your bachelor’s degree to determine if you have met program entrance requirements.
Step Four
After prerequisites requirements have been satisfied, a background check and fingerprinting must be completed.
Step Five
When all prerequisites have been satisfied and a clean background check has been completed, applicants will be notified of their status for admissions by email.