University of the Cumberlands provides a wide array of online MAT offerings. The online curriculum and teaching degree requirements for each program may be viewed by following the links below.
A maximum of nine (9) hours of graduate credit may be transferred from an accredited institution of higher learning and applied to an Online Master's in Teaching Degree program provided such credit meets the appropriate degree requirements of the University of the Cumberlands. All transfer credit must be approved prior to enrollment by the Registrar, by the Chair of the Department of Education, and by the student’s advisor.
Elementary Education (P-5) – 42 Credit Hours Required
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – 42 hours
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- EDOL 539 The Modern Elementary School
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching
- REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations
- REOL 534 Reading Readiness in Primary Programs
- HIOL 530 Methods and Materials of Social Studies
- MAOL 532 Methods and Materials for the Teaching of Math
- SCOL 530 Methods and Materials for the Teaching of Science
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Middle School Education (5-9) - 33-36 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- EDOL 537 The Middle School
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology in Teaching
- REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations (English Concentration) OR REOL 533 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (All other Concentrations)
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Area Of Specialization: 3 hours for each area (Candidates may choose to specialize in one OR two content areas.)
1. Candidates must have a major or 30 hours in a single content area within that specialization for one specialty area or 24-27 hours in each of two specialty areas.
2. Additional graduate or undergraduate hours may be required of the candidate.
3. The decision regarding the requirement of additional coursework will be made by the Chair of Graduate Education during the admissions process.
Secondary Education (8-12) - 33 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- EDOL 538 The Modern Secondary School
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching
- REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations (English Concentration) OR REOL 533 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (All other Concentrations)
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Area of Specialization: 3 Hours
Requirement: Candidates must have 30 undergraduate hours OR a major within their area of specialization. Also, additional graduate or undergraduate hours in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth Science may be required of the candidate. The decision regarding the requirement of additional coursework will be made by the Graduate Admissions Office during the admissions process.
Special Education Learning & Behavior Disorders (P-12) - 42 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 631 Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
- REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations
- EDOL 547 Diversity in a Multicultural Society
- MAOL 531 Teaching Math to Learners with Disabilities
- SPOL 637 Methods, Materials, and Instructional Design for Students with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- SPOL 533 Collaborative Curriculum and Transition Planning
- SPOL 638 Legal Aspects, Rules and Regulations of Special Education
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Business & Marketing (5-12) - 36 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- EDOL 537 The Middle School
- EDOL 538 The Modern Secondary School
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching
- REOL 533 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Area of Specialization: 3 Hours
Candidates must have 30 undergraduate hours or a major within their areas of specialization
All Grades (P-12) Art, Health, Integrated Music, Physical Education - 33 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 540 The P-12 Classroom
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- SPOL 530 Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- SPOL 635 Classroom Behavior Management for Special Student Populations
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching
- REOL 533 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Concentration - 42 Credit Hours Required
- EDOL 520 Clinical I
- EDOL 523 Introduction to Educational Technology
- EDOL 621 Educational Psychology
- EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching
- REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations
- EDOL 547 Diversity in a Multicultural Society
- EDOL 541 Clinical II
- IECE 530 Methods & Materials for Teaching Kindergarten
- IECE 533 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
- IECE 634 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods
- IECE 536 Screening & Assessment in Early Childhood
- IECE 537 Health & Safety Issues in Early Childhood
- IECE 635 Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings
- EDOL 699 Clinical III: Professional Experience (for Option 6) OR EDOL 698 Clinical III: Professional Experience (Exit Course - Take when all other coursework is completed)