The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, who have no formal teacher training and wish to enter the teaching profession. It is well suited to recent graduates and to those seeking to change careers.
Graduates of the MAT program are eligible for teacher certification in the general education tracks of early childhood, elementary and secondary education.
Students in the general education track may pursue the one-year or part-time option. Students in the special education track may only pursue the part-time option.
The one-year option requires a full-time commitment to courses and field placements. Part-time field placements are required during the fall term; a full-time internship is completed in the spring term. This option is completed in four terms, and begins only in the summer.
The part-time option requires a minimum of two years to complete. Students may begin this option in any term. Late afternoon and evening courses are offered each term. The final fall and spring terms require a full-time commitment to courses and field placements. Part-time field placements are required during the fall term; a full-time internship is completed in the final spring term.
Graduates of the MAT program are eligible for teacher certification in the special education tracks of infant/primary, elementary/middle or secondary/adult education.