Certification and Placement
In accordance with the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), upon successful completion of the M.A.T. program and after passing the required state exams, candidates will be certified to teach within the public school system in Texas (Early Childhood - Grade 12). Currently, certification is available at the following levels:
Grade Levels |
Subject Areas |
| Early Childhood - Grade 4 |
Generalist |
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| Grades 4-8 |
English/Reading and Social Studies |
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Mathematics |
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English |
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Biology |
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Science |
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Social Studies |
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| Grades 8-12 |
English Language Arts and Reading |
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Social Studies |
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Chemistry |
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History |
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Journalism |
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Mathematics |
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Mathematics/Physical Science |
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Life Science |
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Physical Science |
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Science |
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Speech Communication |
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Computer Science |
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| Grades 6-12 |
French |
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German |
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Latin |
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Spanish |
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| Early Childhood - Grade 12 |
Art |
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Music |
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Theatre Arts |
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| Supplemental Certificates |
Special Education |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) |
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Placement: After Graduation
Graduates of Trinity University's M.A.T. Program are certified to teach public school (Early Childhood - Grade 12) in the State of Texas. In addition, Trinity's Program in Teacher Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and graduates who wish to obtain certification in other states benefit from this association.
The Department of Education prides itself on assisting 100% of its graduates to obtain teaching positions immediately upon graduation.
