Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary/Early Childhood
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, 14-month program begins each June and concludes in July of the following year. OSU-Cascades' Master of Arts in Teaching program is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Application and Program Forms
Program Forms 
Advising
Advising Worksheet Use to forecast coursework necessary for application.
Prerequisite Course List Checklist of prerequisite coursework that must be taken prior to beginning program.
Application
Application for 2011-2012 Applications for the 2011-2012 cohort will be accepted beginning in September 2010.
Waiver Request Form To waive a program course with a class taken previously at another institution.
TSPC Character Questionaire Required for all teachers in Oregon
Recommendation Form Three of these will be required to complete your application file (also included in the Application packet above).
Form B Core competancy form that must be completed by all applicants. See Application-Form B above.
OSU Graduate School Application Online Graduate School application must be completed in addition to the program application
Current Student Forms
MAT Handbook
Log of Hours
DAF
Teacher Work Sample Guide
General Information
Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Early Childhood (Age 3 - Grade 4) / Elementary (Grade 3 - 8)
Admission Information
Applications are now being accepted for the June 2011 cohort.
Advising
Answers your questions about what you should be taking in your undergraduate degree in order to successfully show competence in key subject areas for the MAT. Jessica Buhrle is the MAT Early Childhood/Elementary Advisor, click on her name to e-mail her. Her "Drop-In" advising hours are Wednesdays from 11am-3pm. She is located in Cascades Hall, room 233. You can also schedule an appointment for advising at other times by e-mailing her.
The first step in advising toward MAT program admission is to gather all of your transcripts and complete the Advising Worksheet. The Advising Worksheet 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, as found on the Application Form B. Current undergraduate students who plan to continue into the OSU-Cascades MAT program, regardless of their major or institution, should use the Advising Worksheet as an additional reference to plan their undergraduate studies. The transcripts and Advising Worksheet can be e-mailed to jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu or mailed to Jessica Buhrle at OSU Cascades Campus, 233 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 undergraduates at OSU-Cascades (or those in the Central Oregon area needing to pick up additional coursework) 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 are detailed in the 2011-2012 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 (preferably in a public school) verified by a recommendation or evaluation;
- 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 "good conduct" questions as required by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
- See testing requirements below.
Application Materials
2011-2012 MAT Application Packet Downloadable application packet is available under Program Forms on the side bar.
Application Process Timeline
Information Sessions: August 31, October 14, and November 15 from 6-7:30 pm.
Pre-MAT Advising: August 1 – December 1, 2010
Completed Application Due: December 1, 2010 by 5 pm.
Processing of Applications: December 2 – 16, 2010
*Candidate Interviews: January 10 – 14, 2011
*Candidate Acceptance/Denial Notification: February 1, 2011
*Dates are tentative depending on number of applicants/candidates for MAT.
Student Teaching
Student Teacher Profile to be completed by applicant for submission to school principals. Due to meredith.mason@osucascades edu in electronic format no later than Friday, March 11, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tests do I need to take?
CBEST - California Basic Education Skills Test
Passing scores required prior to entering the MAT program in June, 2011.
ORELA - Oregon Educator Licensure Assessment
Multiple Subjects Examination (Subtests I and II)
Civil Rights Exam (Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment)
Passing scores required by December 31, 2011
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 $72), and licensure ($200) in addition to testing costs (approximately $311), for a total of about $633. 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. 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.
Current Program Info
MAT Elementary Current Course Schedule
Schedule of Courses
Summer
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Course # |
Date/Course Title |
CR |
Day(s) |
Time |
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TCE 599 |
June 21-June 24 Exploring Teacher Dispositions |
1 |
M - TH |
13:30 – 15:50 |
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HDFS 431 |
June 21-July 1 Family, School & Community Collaborations |
3 |
M - TH |
8:00 – 11:50 |
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TCE 563 |
June 28 – July 9 Students with Special Needs (for the week of 7/5-9 ONLY, classes will be held T – F due to Independence Day Holiday - 7/5) |
2 |
M - TH |
13:00 – 15:20 |
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TCE 596 |
July 6 – July 15 Technology for Teachers (for the week of 7/5-9 ONLY, classes will be held T – F due to Independence Day Holiday - 7/5) |
3 |
M - TH |
8:00 – 11:50 |
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TCE 599 |
July 12 – July 22 Children’s Multicultural Literature |
2 |
M - TH |
13:00 – 15:20 |
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TCE 560 |
July 19 – July 29 Research in Learning |
3 |
M - TH |
8:00 – 11:50 |
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TCE 599 |
July 26 – July 29 Introduction to the Work Sample |
2 |
M - TH |
13:00 – 16:50 |
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TCE 572 |
August 6/7 & 20/21 Theoretical Foundations Language Acquisition (ESOL Course) |
3 |
F/S |
TBA |
Fall
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Course # |
Course Title |
Cr |
Day |
Time |
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TCE 510a |
Part-time Student Teaching & Seminar |
2 |
T |
13:00 – 14:50 |
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TCE 520 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
T |
16:00 – 18:50 |
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TCE 599 |
Language Arts Methods |
2 |
TH |
16:30 – 18:20 |
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TCE 527 |
Alternative Assessment |
2 |
TH |
18:30 – 20:10 |
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TCE 583 |
Developmental Reading |
3 |
M |
17:00 – 19:50 |
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TCE 555 |
Integration of the Disciplines |
3 |
M |
13:00 – 15:50 |
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TCE 573 |
Instructional Approaches for P-12 ELL (ESOL Course) |
3 |
W |
17:00 - 19:50 |
Winter
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Course # |
Course Title |
Cr |
Day |
Time |
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TCE 510b |
Part-Time Student Teaching & Seminar |
2 |
T |
15:00 – 16:50 |
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TCE 599 |
Work Sample Development * |
2 |
M/T |
13:00 – 14:50 |
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TCE 557 |
Mathematics Strategies |
3 |
M |
17:00 – 19:50 |
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TCE 599 |
Science Methods |
3 |
TH |
16:00 – 18:50 |
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TCE 599 |
Linguistics for Bilingual/ELL Teachers (ESOL Course) |
3 |
W |
17:00 - 19:50 |
*There will be two sections for this course. One half of the cohort (15 students) will attend on Monday, the other half on Thursday.
Spring
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Course # |
Course Title |
Cr |
Day |
Time |
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TCE 510c |
Full-time Student Teaching |
12 |
T |
17:00 – 19:50 |
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TCE 524 |
Teacher as Reflective Practitioner * |
2 |
TH |
17:00 – 18:50 |
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TCE 576 |
Language Policy Issues (ESOL Course) |
3 |
TH |
17:00 – 19:50 |
* There will be two sections for this course with half the cohort taking one section with Dana Arntson and the other with Jessica Buhrle.
Summer 2011 June 20-July 1
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Course # |
Course Title |
Cr |
Day |
Time |
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TCE 506 |
Portfolio Development |
3 |
M - F |
8:00 – 12:00 |
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TCE 530 |
Fundamentals of Counseling |
3 |
M -TH |
13:00 – 15:50 |
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TCE 510 |
Internship:ESOL (ESOL Requirement) |
3 |
TBA |
TBA |
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MAT Elementary Cohort 5
Information Sessions
MAT Information Sessions...
The information sessions, here on campus, are a great way to learn more about the program and the application process and to meet the faculty. The schedule is listed below.
You are invited to attend any of the MAT Information Sessions held here in Cascades Hall. The dates are;
Tuesday, August 31st, 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, October 14th, 6:00-7:30pm
Monday, November 15th, 6:00-7:30pm
*Room numbers will be posted in Cascades Hall on each session date.
Meet the Faculty/Staff
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Bill Anderson Instructor bill.anderson@hdesd.org (541) 693-5600 |
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Dana Arntson Instructor dana.arntson@bend.k12.or.us (541) 322-5492 |
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Candace Brey Instructor candace.brey@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3134 |
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Jessica Buhrle Instructor/Advising jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3118 |
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Kathleen Cowin Program Director/Assistant Professor kathleen.cowin@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3158 |
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Brooke Davis Instructor brooke.davis@bend.k12.or.us (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) donna.harris@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3173 |
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Phil Hofmann Instructor hofmannp@onid.orst.edu (541) 383-6230 |
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Meredith Mason Placement Coordinator meredith.mason@osucascades.edu (541) 322-3127 |
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Marjo May Korish Instructor/Supervisor ckitjk@msn.com (541)678-0709 |
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Karen Roth Instructor kmroth@gmail.com (541) 383-7412 |
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Laurie Walsh Instructor laurie.walsh@bend.k12.or.us (541) 383-6165 |
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Ann Weins Instructor ann.wiens@bend.k12.or.us (541) 383-6232 |
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Prerequisites
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 499: Civil Rights in Education (2 credits) Students may substitute an online course that covers Civil Rights in Education (that includes Oregon law).
TCE 419: Multicultural Issues in Education (2 credits); Students may substitute COCC ED 219 if taken previously
or TCE 522: Racial and Cultural Harmony in the K-12 Classroom (online, 3 credits)
HDFS 311 Infant and Child Development (4) [3 credits in classroom, 1 credit practicum, prerequisite for HDFS 330]
HDFS 330 Fostering Learning in Early Childhood (4) [3 credits in classroom, 1 credit practicum, need to take HDFS 311 first]
Students must receive a "B" grade or higher in each TCE class.
More information about Central Oregon Community College (COCC) classes can be found online at the COCC Schedule of Classes. Please check for timely registration as classes are offered periodically and fill quickly.
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, all students must take and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). In addition, the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessment Multiple Subjects Examination (ORELA MSE) Subtests I and II, and the ORELA Civil Rights exam are required. Copies of passing scores need to be received by the MAT program prior to the testing deadlines. Total testing/fingerprinting cost is approximately $311.
Fingerprinting
At the orientation in June all students who have been admitted to the program will be fingerprinted for TSPC. This is a licensure requirement for students seeking an Initial I teaching license. You will need to bring two checks with you to orientation, one will be for $10.00 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.
ESOL Inservice Course Offerings
ESOL Courses for Inservice Teachers
Exciting news! OSU-Cascades has moved forward with the ESOL program. We are now offering placements for the TCE 510 ESOL Internship. This internship will develop an ESOL work sample and give teachers the field experience opportunity to teach in an ESOL classroom.
Internship slots are limited. If you are interested in applying for this course please review the following list of required prerequisite course work.
Course work towards the ESOL endorsement will be offered each term. All ESOL classes are open to inservice teachers with instructor approval.
ESOL endorsement course requirements.
TCE 522 Racial and Cultural Harmony in the Classroom (3)
or TCE 219/419(offered at OSU-Cascades Fall 2010)/519 Multicultural Issues in Education (2)
or AHE 521 Cross-Cultural Communication (3)
TCE 572 (3) Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisition for P-12 Educators
TCE 573 Instructional Approaches for P-12 English Language Learners (3)
TCE 576 Language Policy and Issues in Bilingual/Ell Education (3)
TCE 599 Linguistics for ELL/Bilingual Teachers (3)
This TCE 510 internship with the above five courses, and a passing score on the NES ESOL exam for English to Speakers of Other Languages completes the requirements for adding the ESOL endorsement to your teaching license.
If you have not yet completed the required prerequisites and would like to pursue this endorsement you can direct any questions you might have to Carolyn Platt, Ph.D. at carolyn.platt@osucascades.edu or you can call at 541.322.3120.
Fall 2010
TCE 419 (2) Multicultural Issues in Education
TCE 573 (3)- Instructional Approaches for P-12 English Language Learners
Winter 2011
TCE 599 (3) Linguistics for Bilingual/ELL Teachers
Spring 2011
TCE 576 (3) Language Policy Issues in ELL Bilingual Education
Summer 2011
TCE 572 (3) Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisition