Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood/Elementary
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary/Early Childhood program provides graduates with a master's degree and an Oregon Initial I Teaching License with authorizations in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. The full-time, 5 term program begins each June and concludes in July of the following year. If you are interested in the program please contact jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu for details. OSU-Cascades' Master of Arts in Teaching program is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Make an appointment with the ECE/ELE MAT advisor, Jessie Buhrle, for more information.
Application and Program Forms
Rosland Elementary School, LaPine, Student Teaching Placement Site
Application
OSU Graduate School Application Online Graduate School application must be completed in addition to the program application. Click this link, then click "Apply Online", log in or create a "First TIme User Account", then select one of the three options under "OSU Cascades Campus-Bend, OR" (typically you will choose "Application for Cascades Campus US Citizens")
MAT Program Application for 2012-2013 The priority application deadline has closed. Applications are currently being accepted on a case by case bais. Please contact Jessie Buhrle for information at jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu.
TSPC Character Questionaire Required for all teachers in Oregon
TSPC Character Questionaire Instructions for above form.
Recommendation Form Three of these will be required to complete your application file
Program Forms
Waiver Request Form To waive a program course with a class taken previously at another institution.
Form B Core competancy form that must be completed by all applicants. See Application-Form B above.
Prerequisite checksheet
Transcript Disclaimer
We do not receive COCC transcripts automatically even if you are dually enrolled.
Test Score Disclaimer
We, at OSU-Cascades, do not receive CBEST or ORELA scores automatically even if you mark to have your scores sent to OSU, as we are a separate campus. You will need to bring in an original score report directly to our office.
High Lakes Elementary, Bend, Student Teaching Placement Site
General Information
Elementary MAT includes Authorizations in:
Early Childhood (Age 3 - Grade 4)
Elementary (Grade 3 - 8)
Admission Information
We are still accepting applications on a case by case basis. The new application is currently available under "Application and Program Forms".
Application Materials
2012-2013 MAT Application Packet Downloadable application packet will be available under Application and Program Forms on the side bar Sept. 1st, 2011.
Advising
Elementary MAT Advisor
Jessie Buhrle
541.322.3118
jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu
Cascades Hall room 210
The first step in advising toward MAT program admission is to gather all of your transcripts and complete Form B. Form B gauges a student's competency in the skills needed to become a successful elementary school teacher, in such areas as mathematics, science, language arts, and music.
The transcripts and Form B can be e-mailed to jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu or mailed to Jessica Buhrle at OSU Cascades Campus, 210 Cascades Hall, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701. These documents can also be faxed to (541) 322-3139. Please include your contact information. You will be contacted for an advising appointment once the department has reviewed your submission.
Current undergraduate students who plan to continue into the OSU-Cascades MAT program, regardless of their major or institution, should use the Form B as an additional reference to plan their undergraduate studies and may wish to read through a list of Suggested Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and OSU-Cascades classes which meet Form B Competency Areas.
For more information about COCC classes, go to COCC Schedule of Classes.
Students must show the following, all of which will be detailed in the 2012-2013 Elementary Application Packet:
• Completed bachelor's degree;
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter hours of graded undergraduate work and all work completed thereafter;
• Competence in subject matter as defined in Form B Subject Competency List (below);
• At least 60 hours successful experience in working with school-age children or youth at the early childhood/elementary level
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication;
• Sincere and appropriate desire to become a public school teacher and an understanding of the demands placed on a teacher;
• Satisfactory answers to "conduct" questions as required by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
See testing requirements below.
Admission is selective and competitive, and experience working in diverse settings is highly recommended.
Prerequisites
It is required that the following classes be taken prior to the start of the program (June):
TCE 411: Educational Psychology (3 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 253 if taken previously
TCE 416: Foundations of Education (2 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 216 if taken previously
TCE 419: Multicultural Issues in Education (2 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 219 if taken previously
TCE 499: Civil Rights in Education (2 credits)
Waiver Process
If you feel that you have already taken one of the courses listed above at another institution please complete the "Waiver Request Form" below using the "Waiver Process Instructions".
Waiver Request Form To waive a program course with a class taken previously at another institution.
CPR Class: A CPR class is required prior to the start of the program (June). Either the infant-child or the child-adult class will suffice. The adult-only class does not meet the requirement. The First Aid class is not mandatory. Please contact your local Red Cross to enroll in a CPR class.
Testing Requirements
Prior to entering the MAT program in June 2012, all students must take and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) OR all three subtests of the PRAXIS PPST. Copies of passing scores need to be received by the MAT program prior to June.
In addition, the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessment Multiple Subjects Examination (ORELA MSE) Subtests I and II, must be passed and scores provided to the program before you begin the program in June 2012.
The ORELA Civil Rights exam must be passed and copies of passing scores received before the program begins in June 2012.
Total testing/fingerprinting cost is approximately $311. (it will be more if you elect to take the PRAXIS PPST instead of the CBEST).
If you have concerns about making these testing deadlines please make an appointment to see the program advisor, Jessica Buhrle at jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu.
Fingerprinting
All students who have been admitted to the program will be fingerprinted for TSPC in July 2012. This is an Oregon licensure requirement for students seeking an Initial I teaching license. You will need to bring two checks with you to the fingerprinting session, one will be for $15.00 made out to "Perry's Prints", and the other for $62.00 made out to TSPC. The only exception to this would be for students who have been working in the classroom and who can provide a TSPC fingerprint clearance printout at the orientation. The background check for volunteer work in the classroom does not meet TSPC requirements.
Current Program Info
MAT Elementary 2011-2012 Cohort
PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Summer 2011 (Total 16 required credits)
TCE 511 Human Development, Learning & Education (3)
TCE 530 Fundamentals of Counseling (3)
TCE 555 Integration of the Discipline (3)
TCE 560 Research in Learning (3)
TCE 563 Students with Special Needs (2)
TCE 599 Exploring Teacher Dispositions (2)
Fall 2011 (Total 13 credits)
TCE 510a Part-Time Student Teaching (2) “August/September” Experience & First Authorization
TCE 520 Classroom Management (3)
TCE 527 Alternative Assessments (2)
TCE 583 Developmental Reading (3)
TCE 599 Language Arts Methods (2)
TCE 599 Introduction to the Teacher Work Sample (1)
Winter 2012 (Total 10 credits)
TCE 510b Part-Time Student Teaching (2) Second Authorization
TCE 557 Mathematics Strategies K-8 (3)
TCE 599 Science Methods (3)
TCE 599 Work Sample Development I (2)
Spring 2012 (Total 14 credits)
TCE 510c Student Teaching (12) First Authorization completion
TCE 599 Work Sample Development II (2)
Summer 2012 Complete MAT & Post Licensure Courses (Total 5 credits)
TCE 506 Portfolio Development (3)
TCE 524 Teacher as Reflective Practitioner (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
• What tests do I need to take?
1. Prior to entering the MAT program in June, all students must take and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) OR all three subtests of the PRAXIS PPST and copies of passing scores need to be received by the MAT program by May 31st, 2012.
2. The Oregon Educator Licensure Assessment Multiple Subjects Examination (ORELA MSE) Subtests I and II must be passed and scores submitted to the MAT Program by August 27th, 2012.
3. The ORELA Civil Rights exam must be passed and scores submitted to the program prior to beginning your full time student teaching in the spring of 2013.
• What do you mean by "cohort"?
The program is managed according to the "cohort-model" concept. This means that all students stay together for the duration of the program, take the same classes at the same time and, in effect, develop a coherent and cohesive learning community.
• Do I need to finish all the prerequisite classes before I am admitted?
You are required to have taken the four education core classes before we recommend you for teacher licensure. These classes are Educational Psychology, Multicultural Issues, Foundation of Education, and Civil Rights. It is recommended that you take these classes before the program begins, but it is not required that you take them in order to be admitted to the program.
• Do I need to show completion in all areas of the Form B before I am admitted?
You may be admissible to the program with a few courses missing from those required on Form B. However, a significant number of missing courses may result in your being denied an interview. Instead, we would recommend that you spend the next year or so working on this missing course work. Remember that once you are in the MAT program, you will be taking a full load of courses each term and picking up more than a few of the Form B classes will be difficult.
• Can I do this program on a part-time basis?
The OSU-Cascades MAT program is only a full-time program.
• What can I be doing now to prepare?
Students interested in preparing themselves for entrance into the MAT program should take the prerequisite classes listed above, complete testing requirements (see above), and complete at least 90 hours of successful experience working with school-age children or youth at the early childhood/elementary level.
• How much does this program cost?
See tuition/fees for more information. Some additional costs associated with the program include the graduate application fee ($60), fingerprinting (approximately $77), and licensure ($200) in addition to testing costs (approximately $311), for a total of about $638. The cost for books should also be budgeted in to your planning with a cost that varies each term.
• How can I learn more about the MAT program and the admission process?
Attending one of the MAT Information Sessions held in Cascades Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus is a good way to learn information about the program. Click on "Information Sessions" on the side bar for dates. If this website does not answer all your questions please contact Jessica Buhrle at jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu or call her at (541) 322-3118 for more information.
Information Sessions
Cascades Hall COCC Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701
The information sessions, here on campus in Cascades Hall, are a great way to learn more about the program and the application process and to meet the faculty.
Information Schedule
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 - 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday, November 5th, 2011 - 10:30 am-12:30 pm
You are invited to attend any of the MAT Information Sessions that will be held here in Cascades Hall in room 115.
Priority Application Deadline-Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 5:00pm.
Postmark of Dec. 5th will be acceptable.
Maps and Directions
Meet the Faculty/Staff
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Bill Anderson Instructor (541) 693-5600
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Dana Arntson Instructor (541) 322-5492 |
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Candace Brey Instructor (541) 322-3134 |
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Jessica Buhrle Instructor/Advising jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3118 |
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Jay Casbon Professor (541) 322-3107 |
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Kathleen Cowin Program Director/Assistant Professor kathleen.cowin@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3158 |
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Brooke Davis Instructor (541) 408-4074 |
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Cate Denson-Hill Instructor cate.densonhill@bend.k12.or.us (541) 383-6033 |
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Kate Gronemyer Instructor/Librarian kate.gronemyer@osucascades.edu (541) 312-4743 |
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Donna Harris Administrative Coor. (Licensure and Testing) (541) 322-3173 |
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Sarah Klann University Supervisor (541) 390-1568 |
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Meredith Mason Placement Coordinator meredith.mason@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3127 |
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Marjo May Korish Instructor/Supervisor (541)678-0709 |
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Instructor (541) 593-3555 |
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Karen Roth Instructor (541) 383-7412 |
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Mary Tebeau University Supervisor (541) 383-2839
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Ann Wiens Instructor (541) 383-6232 |
Student Teaching
Sage Elementary School, Redmond, Student Teaching Placement Site
OSU-Cascades offers a comprehensive student teaching experience in public school classrooms throughout Central Oregon. The student teaching component is an important part of teacher formation education and meets the graduation requirement of practical experience in the field, utilizing the course content learned in the university classrooms. OSU-Cascades nine-month student teaching experience coincides with all university classes, allowing you to apply what you are learning as you learn it.
EARLY CHILDHOOD-ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING AUTHORIZATION LEVELS
OSU-Cascades’ MAT students obtain two authorizations: Early Childhood and Elementary. Six months are spent student teaching in one authorization level and classroom and three months in the other authorization and classroom. The six month student teaching experience takes place in fall and spring terms, September through December and April through June. The three month student teaching experience takes place in winter term, January through March.
STUDENT TEACHING LOCATIONS
Following Teacher Standards and Practices Commission’s requirements, you will be placed in public schools. These include schools in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties, with the advantage of exposure to rural schools as well as those in our larger communities. This also allows for exposure to a diversity of school districts, policies, administration, staff, cultures, ethnic and economic groups.
PLACEMENT
The placements are all obtained by OSU-Cascades’ Coordinator of Educational Placement, meredith.mason@osucascades.edu, in collaboration with each school principal.
Lapine Elementary School, Student Teaching Placement Site