Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Teacher Residency Program)
The Elementary Education, M.A.T., Teacher Residency Program, leads to a master's degree and a Professional Educator License endorsed for self contained general education (grades 1-6). Visit Licensure and Endorsements at NLU for more details.
The field residency model requires teacher candidate placement in a classroom during an entire academic year.
For more information on state licensure and certification information please visit NLU’s Public Disclosures page.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO 1. The candidate demonstrates understanding of how learners grow and develop, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
PLO 2. The candidate uses understanding of individual needs, differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environment.
PLO 3. The candidate works with colleagues, families, and communities to establish positive, collaborative and supportive learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning and self- motivation.
PLO 4. The candidate utilizes the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline to create learning experiences that make the content accessible and meaningful for learners.
PLO 5. The teacher connects concepts and uses differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to real world issues
PLO 8. The candidate designs and applies a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop understanding of content areas and to build skills and apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
PLO 6. The candidate uses multiple methods of assessment to monitor learner progress, guide decision-making and to engage learners in their own growth.
PLO 7. The candidate plans instruction that supports student by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
PLO 9. The candidate engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to evaluate their practice and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
PLO 10. The candidate seeks appropriate leadership opportunities to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession
Program Details:
- Requires 35 SH for completion
- Requires a minimum score of 240 on the Elementary Education Content Area Test (305) before ELE 597 Resident Teacher Student Teaching. The passing of the content test is not required for a degree completion but it's required for teaching license.
- Requires practicum
- Requires student teaching
The Elementary Education, M.A.T., Teacher Residency Program, leads to a master's degree and a Professional Educator License endorsed for self contained general education (grades 1-6). Visit
Licensure and Endorsements at NLU for more details.
The field residency model requires teacher candidate placement in a classroom during an entire academic year.
The Elementary Education, M.A.T., Teacher Residency Program, leads to a master's degree and a Professional Educator License endorsed for self contained general education (grades 1-6). Visit
Licensure and Endorsements at NLU for more details.
The field residency model requires teacher candidate placement in a classroom during an entire academic year.
Required Courses
Program Courses - 35 SH
| CIL 505 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| CIS 540 | Methods for Elementary Social Studies: Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 510 | Social Justice Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of American Education | 2 |
| ELE 577 | Teaching and Learning in Context | 1 |
| ELE 587 | Resident Teacher Practicum | 1 TO 7 |
| ELE 597 | Resident Teacher Student Teaching | 1 TO 3 |
| LSE 511 | Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts | 2 |
| MHE 540 | Methods for Elementary Mathematics: Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| MHE 542 | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 3 |
| RLP 550 | Teaching Reading Comprehension and Content Area Literacy, Grades 1-6 | 3 |
| RLP 551 | Literacy Methods, Grades 1-6 | 3 |
| SCE 540 | Methods of Elementary Science: Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| SPE 500 | Introduction to and Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities | 3 |