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Political Science, MAT

Master of Arts for Teachers

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
30
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$320.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$450.00

Political Science, MAT

Master Of Arts For Teachers

The IU Online Master of Arts for Teachers in Political Science combines coursework in education and political science to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructor at the high school and community college levels.

The educational component of the program covers instruction and curriculum, assessment, diversity and inclusive teaching, and research. Learn how to apply the science and art of teaching to college-level instruction.

The political science component of the program covers major political figures, philosophies, and movements throughout history and how they relate to the political events of today. Gain advanced knowledge of the subfields of political science (and the central questions they address) so that you can teach students to critically evaluate political institutions, analysis, and schools of thought. Gain a crucial understanding of American political institutions and behaviors in comparison to political climates around the world.

Specific areas of focus include:

Empirical theory and the scope of political science
Political science research methods
Political theory and political thought
Political behavior, opinion, and identities
Government and political institutions
American politics in a comparative perspective

Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program.

Of Special Interest for Teachers/Instructors Needing to Meet HLC Dual-Credit Standards

The stackable structure of the MAT in Political Science is ideal for high school and community college educators wanting to teach dual-credit courses, or for high school educators wanting to teach at the community college level. This program is designed to help you meet Higher Learning Commission dual-credit qualification standards. These standards require teachers wanting to teach dual-credit courses in political science to hold either a master's degree in political science or a master's degree in another discipline (such as education), plus at least 18 credit hours of discipline-specific graduate coursework.

If you need both discipline-specific coursework and a master's degree, the MAT in Political Science meets HLC standards.
If you already hold a master's degree in a discipline other than political science, you can meet HLC standards by completing the Graduate Certificate in Political Science.

This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.

MAT Requirements

To earn the MAT in Political Science, you must complete 30 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core course (18 credit hours)
Education component (12 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

You must have completed two courses from the Graduate Certificate in Political Science with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Spring semester: Jan 1

Summer 1 semester: May 1

Summer 2 semester: Jun 15

Courses

Core

Sample courses for the MAT in Political Science include the following:

EDUC-H 520	Social Issues in Education	3 Credits
EDUC-J 500	Instruction in the Context of Curriculum	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 520	Strategies for Educational Inquiry	3 Credits
POLS-P 570	Introduction to the Study of Politics I	3 Credits
POLS-Y 567	Public Opinion: Approaches and Issues	3 Credits
POLS-Y 580	Research Methods in Political Science	3 Credits
POLS-Y 657	Comparative Politics	3 Credits
POLS-Y 661	American Politics	3 Credits
POLS-Y 675	Political Philosophy	3 Credits

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $320.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $960.00

Note:

-Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $450.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1350.00

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