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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING, BUSINESS EDUCATION
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Business Education, is a program for persons who hold an undergraduate degree in business, management, accounting or other areas but who would like to teach. Business educatin in South Carolina and in many other states is considered a critical field which means there are not enough teachers qualified to teach business education in K-12 schools.

Admissions Requirements
For admission to The Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is normally required. Applicants should submit a complete application packet including official transcripts of college academic work, letters of recommendation, and official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller's Analogy Test (MAT).  The Graduate Bulletin and Admission Application are available on-line.
Degree Requirements
The MAT program consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit in approved courses plus internships at the middle and high school levels. This degree program leads to certification in business education. A final comprehensive exam, consisting of written and oral components, will be administered upon completion of the coursework.
Courses
The courses listed below represent the professional concentration courses in the Business Education program.
TSTM 508 Teaching Middle and High School (Business Education). {=EDSE 508}
TSTM 528 Study of the Teaching of Business Education in the Secondary School. {=EDSE 528}
TSTM 544 Training Systems
TSTM 545 Telecommunications
TSTM 560 Analysis and Applications of Project Management Software
TSTM 562 Advanced Web Support Systems
TSTM 564 Project Management for Information Systems
TSTM 570 Advanced Records Management and Administration
TSTM 590 Special Topics in Technology Support and Training Management
TSTM 702 Technology and Training Applications I
TSTM 720 Technology and Training Applications II
TSTM 760 Computerized Accounting Methodology for Business Educators
TSTM 777A Teaching Internship in Middle or High School (Business Education). {=EDSE 777A}
TSTM 777B Teaching Internship in Middle or High School (Business Education). {=EDSE 777B}
TSTM 790 Advanced Study in technology Support/Training Management
Tuition
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice and vary for different programs.  Current tuition and fee information is available from the Office of the Bursar.
More Information
Visit the program website:  http://www.hrsm.sc.edu/bused

Extended Campus (EC) staff are available to assist you in your area of South Carolina.  You can also contact a student services coordinator in the University Instructional Services (UIS) office.

Educator Recertification
For information about educator recertification pertaining to the above courses or program, contact the SC Department of Education, Teacher Certification Office, 3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500, Columbia, SC 29204, or telephone toll free 877-885-5280.
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