I will be finishing this degree soon and was wondering if it would be a waste of time to apply to some open positions at some small colleges.
2007-11-11 13:39:20 · 6 answers · asked by starrtobes 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends on the specific courses that you took. The MAT is not usually considered an academic degree but is instead a practitioner program.
Teaching in a college (college level) requires a master's with 18 graduate hours in the subject you want to teach. It's likely that you have 18 hours in education but you may or may not have 18 hours in the subject that you want to teach (English, Math, Art, Music, etc...)
Remember that "subject education" isn't the same as "subject" so if you have hours in "secondary math methods" that's not the same as "math".
Also, very many MAT programs incorporate undergrad level classes into their degree program (400 levels) especially in the professional ed courses - these won't help you at all.
To teach content at the college level you may need to get some more hours in your content area.
You CAN teach adult and remedial education at the community college (some states have a certification for this) since most programs are concerned mainly that you have teacher certification in some subject.
You can also teach in the vocational and continuing education programs (provided you qualify in a subject they need) and this is a great way to get some platform experience and get your foot in the door.
It never hurts to apply for any job you want -- know ahead though that the minimum requirement is likely to be "a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in the subject" so look at your MAT program and see if it meets both. If not, just gather some grad hours in the subject you want to teach or even find an MA or grad certificate online to meet that need.
Good luck - most of these positions are heavily competitive. If it's what you want to do then just keep trying until you get in.
2007-11-11 14:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends somewhat on the amount of personal teaching experience you would bring to the position, and the needs of the particular small college you are applying to. If you are a veteran teacher with demonstrated excellence and something akin to national board certification, then you would be a valuable commodity to a small college under the right circumstances. If you are young and aim to become a tenured professor of teaching somewhere, you will need an earned doctorate someday soon.
2007-11-11 13:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mister J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most community colleges require 18 hours of course work in the subject you will be teaching. This basically means that you will be able to teach 1000 and 2000 level education courses. An MAT is a genuine master s degree, but you will only be able to teach in that particular field. (in this case, your degree is in education)
2015-07-01 09:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Okaysorto23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine Arts
2016-05-29 06:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on the College. Some require PhD's. It wouldn't hurt to apply...all they can do is say no.
2007-11-11 13:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by wild_angel_greeneyes_f44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply but there are no guarantees.
2007-11-11 13:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋