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Home » Academics » Graduate Teacher Program

Graduate Teacher Program

Austin Teacher Program
Five Year MAT Program (with 4.5 year option)

The Education department at Austin College is committed to preparing the next generation of teacher leaders. This five-year Master of Arts program allows students to receive their BA degree in any of the liberal arts majors or minors offered by Austin College and continue their studies with graduate education courses, resulting in both a Master’s degree and a teaching certification. This highly respected program, known for preparing educational leaders, gives students hands-on experience in local classrooms as early as their freshman year and continues through the last course.

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Student Teaching Experience Expand

Prior to applying for the graduate phase of the program, the Austin Teacher graduate has accumulated almost 100 hours of classroom experience. This is over and above the usual state-mandated student teaching experience at the end of all state certification programs.

Innovative Technology Expand

The classrooms in Temple Center are equipped with SmartBoards and Apple TVs to prepare students for 21st century classrooms. Students both practice and create integrating digital technologies. We were recently awarded a digital pedagogies grant to integrate SmartNotebook technology and wireless devices to prepare future teachers to create innovative and engaging lessons.

Accreditation Expand

The Austin Teacher Program is recognized by TEA (Texas Educator Agency) as an accredited educator preparation program. See more about the Teaching & Course Certification Program.

Undergraduate Courses Expand

 The undergraduate courses focus on schooling, teaching and learning, effective teaching practices, and practices in planning and implementing instruction.

Graduate Courses Expand

The graduate courses focus on the individual student’s teaching certification area. Students seeking elementary certification take methods courses that are unique to the generalist curriculum they will be expected to teach at the elementary level (literacy, math, social studies, science).  Secondary students will have at least one method course that is unique to their disciplinary field.

Highly Qualified Faculty Expand

All education courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who hold Ph.D. or Ed.D. degrees.  The education faculty has taught in the public school classrooms with several members of the faculty having administrative experience as well.  All faculty are actively involved in both state and national teacher organizations. Learn more about the ATP Faculty.

ATP Thinking Camp 2016What will you learn?

  • Classroom management!  Students learn how to effectively work with children in a seven-week teaching placement by building relationships through a Love and Logic framework.
  • Putting it all together! Dr. Julia Shahid and Dr. Sandy Philipose’s “Learner, Teacher, & Curriculum”, the final undergraduate course in the ATP series, teaches students how to successfully fuse instructional planning, classroom management, and effective teaching practices into their nine-week teaching placement.
  • Reading and writing across the curriculum! In “Development of Literacy,” students understand that reading and writing is not limited to the English classroom and learn how to implement literacy into each academic discipline.
  • Engage students through Thinking Camps! Dr. Julia Shahid’s annual “Thinking Camp” gives graduate students an opportunity to work with area students in a two-week summer integrated social studies and science program. The 2018 Thinking Camp will focus on The Built Environment: Then and Now!
  • Intentional leadership development! All education students will participate in the new LEAP (Leadership Education through Application and Pedagogy) program. Professors will integrate leadership opportunities to develop skills such as communication, how to effectively work in professional learning communities, problem-solving, and addressing diversity.

Meet the Education Faculty and Staff ...

  • Julia Shahid, Associate Professor of Education; Education Program; Director of Teacher Certification, investigates effective teaching practices intent on taking theory into practice that makes a difference for Austin College students and their students.
  • Sandy Philipose, Chair, Associate Professor of Education, committed to empowering educators to be advocates for all children.
  • Tamra Dollar, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
  • Christy Nolen, Adjunct Instructor in Education
  • Terry Stone, Adjunct Instructor in Education
  • Shanda Husers, Administrative Assistant
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Meet Our Alumni

Cassie Lovell

Cassie Lovell ’03

I teach math at Infinity Early College High School in Porter, Texas and was named Teach of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. I graduated from Austin College in 2003 with a BA in Mathematics and in 2004 with a MAT in Secondary Education. I can attribute much of my success to the Austin… [Read More]

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Mason Leech ’13

Teacher/Coach North Forney High School 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year North Forney High School Austin College Alumni- Bachelor of Arts 2013, Master of Arts 2014 Austin Teacher Program challenged and prepared me for my career in teaching and coaching beyond what I could have ever anticipated. I consider my time spent at Austin College to… [Read More]

DeAn Jeffrey

DeAn Jeffrey ’89

Bachelor of Arts 1988, Master of Arts 1989 Austin College Administration Certification 2005 Texas A & M Commerce My path to the ATP was unconventional and unexpected.  I was not the person who grew up playing school and wanted to become a teacher.  However, God had another plan for my life.  During my second year… [Read More]

Angela Magers

Angela Magers ’98

MAT ’98 – The ATP program could not have better prepared me for the classroom and educational field.  Austin College was a transforming experience, fueling the passion I already possessed for children and teaching.  In 2004, with the help & support of my AC mentor, I was led to open a private school in Sherman. … [Read More]

Otis Amy

Otis Amy ’90

Principal, Carthage High School, Austin College Alumni, BA – 1989, Austin Teacher Program, MAT -1990 ATP thoroughly prepared me for a successful educational career.  ATP was very futuristic in its preparation of teaching candidates. For instance, we learned about different theories on the brain.  We were taught to think analytically which in my opinion, is… [Read More]

Travis Zambiasi

Travis Zambiasi ’11

My years spent in the Austin Teacher Program provided the perfect foundation for my career as a professional educator.  Under the guidance of skilled professors, I learned the value of utilizing critical problem-solving skills, designing engaging, challenging and meaningful work, and treating students and colleagues with respect.  My entire career has been with Denison Independent… [Read More]

Ashley Gannon

Ashley Gannon ’07

Ashley (Snyder) Gannon, BA ‘06, MAT ‘07 “Through the ATP I was able to experience many different types of classrooms through observation and teaching. This allowed me to glean a multitude of ideas from many different educators that I could implement in my own classroom and school. My liberal arts education was integrated into my… [Read More]

Tom Garrison

Tom Garrison ’06

My move from the ATP into the classroom was a natural transition.  I have always felt that the ATP prepared me well for my experiences as an English teacher.  Most important to my development was the program’s insistence that we reflect on our teaching practice through things like video reviews of our classroom teaching, journaling,… [Read More]

Shonda Cannon

Shonda Cannon ’91

My years spent in the Austin Teacher Program provided the perfect foundation for my career as a professional educator.  Under the guidance of skilled professors, I learned the value of utilizing critical problem-solving skills, designing engaging, challenging and meaningful work, and treating students and colleagues with respect.  My entire career has been with Denison Independent… [Read More]

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Kelly Prunty ’08

Kelly Stoker Prunty, BS ’07, MAT ’08 “Attending Austin College was life-changing for me. I entered as an English major, but my first education class stirred a new passion in me, and I quickly changed my path. After graduating, I spent five years as an elementary classroom teacher in Frisco ISD, and I am now… [Read More]

Links of Interest

  • About the ATP
  • Teaching/Course Certification Requirements
  • ATP Forms & Documents
  • ATP Advisors
  • Field Supervisors Forms & Documents
  • Instructional Technology Resources

Program Details

  • See the Education Minor Checklist
  • See the Teacher Education Courses
  • See the Austin College Bulletin
  • Contingency Admission to ATP

 

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