Teaching M.A.T. with Early Childhood: PK-3 Certification

Earn your Early Childhood: PK-3 Teaching Certificate and a Master's Degree in Only 37 Credit Hours

Are you looking to pursue a career in early childhood education? The Master of Arts in Teaching with Early Childhood: PK - 3 Certification program may be just what you need to achieve your career goals. This program is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree and have a passion for teaching young children and making a positive impact in their lives, families, and communities. 

With a rigorous curriculum that meets all standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to succeed as an early childhood educator. You will learn best practices for working with children from birth to eight years of age, and you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a practicum. 

Upon program completion, you will be eligible for Texas initial teacher certification in grades PK-3. You will also meet the requirements to become a "highly qualified" educator. The program requires 28 credits for certification and 9 more to complete the M.A.T. degree, making 36 credits. Enroll in our Master of Arts in Teaching with Early Childhood: PK - 3 Certification program today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in early childhood education.

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Admission Requirements

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• Teaching M.A.T.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • GPA of 3.000 or better either over last 60 hours or overall.
  • If GPA is above 2.750 but below 3.000, applicant must take the GRE or MAT and meet the following minimum scores:
    GRE: combined 294 on the verbal and quantitative sections and 3.5 on the analytical writing.
    MAT: 390
  • A passing score on the content state assessment (TExES) associated with the target teacher certification. Must take content state assessment as a Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

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Degree Requirements

Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about the required course work, complete with options for electives.

Teaching with Early Childhood PreK-3 Certification, M.A.T

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