MAT in Adolescent (7-12) Special Education Transitional B Certification Pathway
The Adolescent Transitional B certification pathway is a part-time option designed for working adults who would like to become certified teachers of record while simultaneously completing their MAT degree. The blended course delivery (in-person and online) requires that students are computer literate in order to engage in this technology-rich program.
Transitional B certification is a full New York state teaching certification that allows qualified MAT students to seek employment as teachers of record after just one year in the program. First-year requirements include successful completion of:
- 18 credits of introductory MAT in Special Education coursework
- 50 hours of field experience in NYS schools
- NYS certification exams (Multisubject CST & EAS)
- Child Abuse, School Violence, Autism, & DASA training
- any liberal arts and sciences course deficiencies identified at admission
During the second and third years of the Transitional B certification pathway, students may continue their MAT coursework while working as a full or part-time 7-12 special education teacher in a NYS school. In this setting, students will be mentored by MAT faculty members and networked with other Transitional B certification teachers across the state. The program culminates in the Mentored Teaching Capstone course. In addition to completing the 45-credit MAT program, students must pass the Students with Disabilities CST exam in order to qualify for Initial certification.
MAT in Adolescent Special Education Transitional B Certification Pathway Curriculum
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YEAR 1 - FALL
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YEAR 1 - SPRING
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YEAR 1 - SUMMER
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YEAR 2 - FALL
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YEAR 2 - SPRING
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YEAR 2 - SUMMER
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YEAR 3 - FALL
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YEAR 3 - SPRING
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* Each course integrates structured field experiences in NYS schools.
Successful completion of the MAT in Special Education program leads to NYS Initial and Professional teaching certification.