A degree which leads to initial certification and Master of Arts in Teaching in:

• Elementary Education
• Special Education Mild/Moderate
• Secondary Education
• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• French
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Spanish

MAT Requirements

• Two professional references
• 2.5 GPA
• GRE score of 800 (verbal and math combined) OR a 380 on the Miller Analogies Test
• Must Pass Praxis I (Pre-professional Skills Test)
• Mathematics, Reading, and Writing
• Candidates are exempted from Praxis I if they have an advance degree, score a 22 on ACT, or score a 1030 on SAT.
• Praxis I Test Centers (Computer-based)
• University of New Orleans (504) 280-1092
• Prometric Testing Center (504) 834-2155
• Must Pass Praxis II (content exam)
• Please register for exam online at www.ets.org
• Elementary Content Knowledge (0014)
• Special Education Content
• All candidates must pass a content area exam appropriate to certification level 1-5, 4-8, 6-12 (e.g., #0014, or core subject-specific exams for middle or secondary grades)
• Biology Content Knowledge (0235)
• Chemistry Content Knowledge (0245)
• English Content Knowledge (0041)
• French Content Knowledge (0173)
• Mathematics Content Knowledge (0061)
• Social Studies Content Knowledge (0081)
• Spanish Content Knowledge (0191)

 

Any inquiries please contact:
Ahdija Baker Donatto
Lead Mentor/MAT Coordinator
504-520-7533
acbaker@xula.edu