4+1 Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
Start now! Earn your Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
At the end of the junior year, all Florida Southern students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the MAT program.This program is designed for individuals interested in becoming a teacher and earning a master's degree in curriculum and instruction that provides advanced classroom teaching skills through research-based strategies and techniques. This degree is focused on transformational teaching methods including active, student-centered, collaborative, experiential, and problem-based learning.
Top Reasons
Early Admission
This opportunity will allow candidates to begin coursework during their last semester as an undergraduate and save time earning this prestigious degree.
Advance your knowledge
Begin your teaching career by learning about research-based strategies and teaching methods to support you in a smooth transition as a classroom teacher.
Connected
Partnerships with local Polk County schools provide opportunities for internships and assist with job placement upon completing your degree.
Clinical Experience
This program at ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers students the opportunity for a 70-day internship in a Polk County School classroom for a hands-on teaching (and resume building!) experience. However, students who receive their full Professional Teaching Certificate are exempt from the requirement.
Prestigious Credentials
Our graduates enjoy a high job placement rate, and are impacting their classrooms, schools and communities on a daily basis.
Flexible Schedule
You may choose to complete your degree in as little of 4 semesters, plus an internship. The MAT program consists of courses that are 100% online prior to a face-to-face internship during the final semester of the program.
Recognized Accomplishments
School districts recognize the time and effort teachers spend in graduate school, and want these individuals to stay in the district to help direct future growth of a school. Master’s degree holders are the best chance schools have to enact positive curriculum-wide changes and improve student outcomes. As an added benefit of earning a master’s degree, you gain a bigger voice in the national conversation on education. As educators further develop their understanding of teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and professional resources, they become more valuable members of the educational community.
Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Must have 93+ undergraduate credit hours completed at the start of the program.
- Students are encouraged to apply for admission during their junior year.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Photocopy of ID, passport, or driver’s license
- Completion of a background check clearance from the Polk County School Board (PCSB)
- MAT Director Approval
Course Delivery
Online
100% of the courses are offered online, excluding the student teaching internship and course seminar which are completed in a Polk County Public School.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses - 6 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| EDU 6910 | Transformational Teaching and Learning (4 hours) |
| EDU 6920 | Transformational Learning Environments (2 hours) |
Required Courses - 36 hours
| EDU 6610 | Internship (10 Hours) |
| EDU 6640 | Student Teaching Seminar (2 Hours) |
| EDU 6930 | Transformational Teaching and Learning through Research |
| EDU 6940 | Transformational Approaches to Curriculum and Instruction |
| EDU 6950 | Transformational Teaching and Learning with Diverse Populations and Special Education |
| EDU 6960 | Assessing Transformational Teaching and Learning |
| EDU 6970 | Transformational Instructional Leadership |
| EDU 6980 | Advanced Research in Transformational Teaching and Learning |
MAT Program Total - 42 hours
All students will begin the program in the Foundation Courses, which ensure a strong foundation in education, before entering advanced MAT-level classes.
Program Costs
Admitted undergraduate students will be allowed to complete a maximum of six credit hours of graduate work. These credits will count toward their MAT degree requirements. Any MAT courses attempted in the fall or spring semesters before receiving the undergraduate degree will be charged at the traditional undergraduate full-time tuition rate. Graduate courses taken after the student receives their undergraduate degree will be billed at the current MAT per credit hour rate.
2024 - 2025
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $475 |
| Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled | $30 to $120 |
$250 Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Upon acceptance and applied toward your first semester tuition balance)
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Program Contact
Brooke Veal, MATL
Director of Field Studies and Evening Education Programs
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 106
863.680.5004
Lori Rakes, Ph.D.
Dean of Education
Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113
863.680.4172