Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Overview

Teaching isn’t just a profession, it’s an art form.

A good teacher is as skilled at a difficult, rewarding and beautiful craft as a noted sculptor, a concert pianist or a professional ballerina. Teaching takes perseverance, it takes skill, and it takes practice. Lots of practice. That’s why our master of arts in teaching program stresses theory and the application of knowledge, and prepares teachers for all the challenges of leading a classroom.

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39 total credit hours: MAT PK-3, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education

36 total credit hours: MAT PK-K

Influenced by supportive colleagues, family and her international travel experience, Kay Beach approaches project-based learning through a lens of openness and empathy. She creates safe spaces that develop young minds. Her students use research to inform their decision-making. Consequently, they think and act for themselves regarding critical issues of our time

Kay Beach, MAT ’12

2017 Hawai’i State Public Charter School Teacher of the Year

Selected for a 25-member national cohort that’s imagining the future of education, Chase Mitsuda serves as an opinion leader among his colleagues and peers. He’s also been named an Apple Distinguished Educator, thus joining a global community of visionary educators and innovative leaders.

Chase Mitsuda, MAT ’05

National Association of Independent Schools “2013-14 Teacher of the Future”

Affectionally called “Kumu Kai Mana” by his students, Kai Mana Nakoa knows the future of education is digital, not analog. That’s why he’s integrating the latest technology throughout his school. Nakoa is the first Hawaiian Language Immersion Education teacher to be honored with the Milken Family Foundation award for his vision and achievements.

Kai Mana Nakoa, MAT ’15

Milken Family Foundation 2017 Teacher of Promise

Concentrations
Curriculum
Resources
State Licensure
Accreditation

Early Childhood (PK-3)
Early Childhood Montessori (PK-K)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Secondary Education (6-12)
Special Education

Upon completion of the M.A. in Teaching, students will be able to:

Synthesize knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students and the learning environment to optimize learning for Elementary students.
Evaluate central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the subject matter disciplines for Elementary students.
Utilize formative and summative assessments, to determine, select, and implement effective instructional strategies for Elementary students.
Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.
Explain the Marianist tradition of providing an integral, quality education within diverse learning communities.

Required Courses

EDUC 608 Montessori Child Development
EDUC 649 Montessori Philosophy
EDUC 770 Integrated Curriculum & Montessori
EDUC 772 Advanced Leadership & Montessori
EDUC 764 Culturally Appropriate Practice & Montessori Methods
EDUC 765 Developments of the Senses & the Montessori Methods
EDUC 766 Language Arts & Montessori Methods
EDUC 767 Math & Montessori Methods
EDUC 610 Elementary Language Arts Methods
EDUC 614 Elementary Math Methods
EDUC 690 Seminar: PK-3
EDUC 691 Student Teaching PK-3*

*Candidates must pass the PRAXIS II or have met subject-credit eligibility requirements per Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Guidelines in their licensure area

Required Coursework

EDUC 608 Montessori Child Development
EDUC 649 Montessori Philosophy
EDUC 764 Culturally Appropriate Practice & Montessori Methods
EDUC 765 Developments of the Senses & the Montessori Methods
EDUC 766 Language Arts & Montessori Methods
EDUC 767 Math & Montessori Methods
EDUC 770 Integrated Curriculum & Montessori
EDUC 772 Advanced Leadership & Montessori
EDUC 781 Student Teaching Montessori Early Childhood*
EDUC 782 Seminar Montessori Early Childhood*
EDUC 783 Student Teaching Montessori Early Childhood*
EDUC 784 Seminar Montessori Early Childhood*

*Candidates must pass the PRAXIS II or have met subject-credit eligibility requirements per Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Guidelines in their licensure area

Required Courses

EDUC 630 History and the Profession of Education
EDUC 631 Psychological Foundations of Education and Development
EDUC 632 Learning Environments
EDUC 633 Diverse Learners
EDUC 610 Elementary Language Arts Methods
EDUC 612 Elementary Science Methods
EDUC 614 Elementary Math Methods
EDUC 618 Elementary Social Studies Methods
EDUC 686 Teaching Seminar: Elementary
EDUC 687 Elementary Student Teaching*
Two Education Division elective courses

*Candidates must pass the PRAXIS II or have met subject-credit eligibility requirements per Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Guidelines in their licensure area prior to the student teaching application deadline.

Upon completion of the M.A. in Teaching, Secondary Education, students will be able to:

Synthesize knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students and the learning environment to optimize learning for Secondary students.
Evaluate central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the subject matter disciplines for Secondary students.
Utilize formative and summative assessments, to determine, select, and implement effective instructional strategies for Secondary students.
Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.
Explain the Marianist tradition of providing an integral, quality education within diverse learning communities.

Required Coursework
Teacher candidates in the MAT Secondary Program must select a concentration area in Math, English, Science or Social Studies.

EDUC 630 History and the Profession of Education
EDUC 631 Psychological Foundations of Education and Development
EDUC 632 Learning Environments
EDUC 633 Diverse Learners
EDUC 621 Secondary Math Methods*
EDUC 622 Secondary English Methods*
EDUC 624 Secondary Methods I: Science*
EDUC 625 Secondary Methods I: Social Studies*
EDUC 627 Secondary Methods II
EDUC 628 Secondary Methods III
EDUC 684 Teaching Seminar Secondary
EDUC 685 Secondary Student Teaching**
Three Education Division elective course

*Candidates take one of these 4 courses depending on their subject concentration

**Candidates must pass the PRAXIS II or have met subject-credit eligibility requirements per Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Guidelines in their licensure area prior to the student teaching application deadline

This program is designed to prepare you for special education careers in diverse and multicultural schools. Graduates of this program can be licensed to teach Special Education K-12, PK-3, K-6, or 6-12.

Upon completion of the M.A. in Teaching, Special Education, students will be able to:

Synthesize knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students and the learning environment to optimize learning for SPED students.
Evaluate central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the subject matter disciplines for SPED students.
Utilize formative and summative assessments, to determine, select, and implement effective instructional strategies for SPED students.
Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.
Explain the Marianist tradition of providing an integral, quality education within diverse learning communities.

Required Coursework

EDUC 630 History and the Profession of Education
EDUC 631 Psychological Foundations of Education and Development
EDUC 632 Learning Environments
EDUC 633 Diverse Learners
EDUC 662 SPED: Assessment, Planning and Computer Technologies
EDUC 665 SPED: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
EDUC 667 SPED: K-12 Math Methods
EDUC 668 SPED: K-12 Language Arts and Methods
EDUC 669 Special Education Leadership
EDUC 733 SPED: Issues in Special Education
EDUC 688 Teaching Seminar-Special Education
EDUC 689 SPED: Student Teaching*

We are providing you with this notice pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 668.43 to inform you that Chaminade University of Honolulu has not made a determination as to whether the curriculum of this program leads to licensure in states outside of the State of Hawaii. If you plan to obtain your license in a state other than the State of Hawaii, please inquire with your state’s licensing agency for curriculum requirements for licensure. You can go to this website NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory, click on your intended professional licensure, then look for your state and click on their website for more information on the requirements for your professional licensure.

If you are interested in having Chaminade University of Honolulu provide you with a recommendation for licensure in the State of Hawaii only, you must complete your student teaching at a school within the State of Hawaii.