SEC-MAT-Handbook 2025-2026

Table of Contents Contact Information ................................................................................................ 6 National College of Education ................................................................................. 7 Conceptual Framework ....................................................................................... 7 Mission................................................................................................................. 7 Philosophy and Knowledge Base.........................................................................8 Purposes, Professional Commitments, and Dispositions ...................................8 Performance Expectations .................................................................................8 General Program Information ............................................................................... 10 Program-Level Outcomes Associated with a MAT in Secondary Education..... 10 Admission Requirements .................................................................................. 10 Office of Admissions & Records..................................................................... 11 Timeline to Completion.................................................................................. 12 Key Assessments Required for Completion of Your MAT Program .................. 12 General Student Information............................................................................. 13 Credit By Examination ................................................................................... 13 Delivery of the Program ................................................................................. 13 Virtual Courses and Zoom Sessions .............................................................. 14 School Safety Module .................................................................................... 14 Content Area Test.......................................................................................... 14 Disposition Assessment ................................................................................ 15 Academic Advising ........................................................................................ 15 Student Guidebook ........................................................................................ 15 NLU Library .................................................................................................... 15 Learning Support ........................................................................................... 16 Center for Student Accessibility Resources (CSAR) ..................................... 16 Technology and Tech Use .............................................................................. 16 Textbooks .......................................................................................................17 Program Policies ................................................................................................17

3 / Secondary Education MAT Handbook

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