Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T)

Secondary School Subjects:  Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Social Studies - Grades 9 - 12

Music, Art  - Grades K - 12

Internship Application

 

MAT General Information

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The MAT Internship is a full-time, one-semester commitment.  The intern is placed in a school with a cooperating teacher who has agreed to serve as host for the experience.  The exact dates for beginning and ending the internship will be worked out with the intern, the cooperating teacher and the WCU supervisor.  Ideally, the intern will know the placement in advance and will be able to spend some time observing the cooperating teacher and other teachers in the same school prior to beginning. 

The intern must make written lesson plans, one week in advance, for every week of teaching.  Other responsibilities are listed on the internship information packet. 

This application and a resume are due to Dr. Herzog, Killian 250, by the following dates:

• September 28 for Spring internships

• February 29 for Fall internships
  

Keep a copy of all completed forms in your own files!

For information and forms on the following two items, click on this page to go to the Field Experience Office at WCU.

• Criminal Background Check
• Health Form

Register for Internship - The new BANNER system at WCU has created problems for students registering for their internship.  At this time, you may have difficulty registering for more than one section.  If so, contact Dr. Jacque Jacobs and she will be able to override the system glitch.  Hopefully, this problem will be resolved soon. 

You will want to register for EDCI 689 for 3, 6 or 9 semester hours, depending on how many credits you need.  Six credit hours allows students to be eligible for financial aid.  Nine credit hours is considered regular full-time.  Regardless of how many internship hours you enroll in, all MAT interns must participate in an on-line discussion group. 

• Music students:  Check with Dr. Bauer about a music internship section. 
• Art students:  Check with Dr. Tapley about an art internship section.

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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T)
Internship Application

Semester/year for internship to take place:                                                                         

The MAT internship generally should occur during the last semester of the program, or when the student is nearing the end of the MAT program and has completed all or most of the coursework.  (Lateral-entry teachers may be on an individualized timetable.)  The MAT internship requires a semester-long commitment in the appropriate grade level and subject.  To take the internship, students should enroll in at least two sections of internship.   Interns must enroll in the online internship support course and participate in required components, including discussions, postings, etc.  The online internship support course provides a support system, teaching resources, and help with working through the MAT portfolio.

 

Do you plan to seek employment as a full-time, lateral-entry teacher?           Yes                 No

Name (Last, First, Middle)                                                           

Student ID Number                                                                       

Concentration                                                                                

Home Mailing Address                                                                  

 

Home Numbers - Telephone/cell/fax                                            

 

Work School (or Company ) & Address                                     

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                         

Work Telephone/Fax Number                                                      

Email Addresses – WCU/Personal                                             

                                                                                                         

                                                                 

                                                                 

Attach a completed Student Checksheet to this application

District, School and Teacher Preferences

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3.                                                                                                                                        

If applicable, give the name and contact information of a particular teacher who has indicated a willingness to host your internship.

                                                                                                                                                                         

(It is not guaranteed that preferences will be granted.)

 

Expected date to complete other MAT or licensure requirements                                                           

Teacher Work Sample                                  MAT Graduation Portfolio                                PRAXIS II                          

 

(Application and fee for Graduation must be submitted to the Graduate School by the date specified on the form.)

 

Student's signature                                                                                              Date                            

Advisor's signature                                                                                               Date