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.
Ready to get started? Here's how to apply.
Apply Now
Graduates of the MAT program are eligible for teacher certification in the general
education tracks of early childhood, elementary and secondary education.
- Early childhood education prepares students to teach Pre-K through grade three.
- Elementary education prepares students to teach grades one through six.
- Secondary education prepares students to teach grades seven through 12 in biology,
chemistry, earth-space science, English, mathematics, physics, or history/social studies.
- World Languages prepares students to teach Pre-K through grade 12 in French or Spanish.
MAT Virtual Open House
Interested in learning more? Join us at the virtual open house where you will have
an opportunity to speak with program faculty and current students about the program.
Monday, January 9th
6:30 – 8:00 pm via zoom
Register Now
General Education Options
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.
One-Year Option
The One-Year option requires a full-time commitment to courses and internship. Part-Time internship is
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.
Part-Time Option
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 internship. Part-Time internship
is required during the fall term; a full-time internship is completed in the final
spring term.
Teacher Certification in Special Education
Graduates of the MAT program are eligible for teacher certification in the special
education tracks of infant/primary, elementary/middle or secondary/adult education.
- Infant/primary education prepares students to teach grades birth through grade three.
- Elementary/middle education prepares students to teach grades one through eight.
- Secondary/adult education prepares students to teach grades six through 12.
Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s Program
The accelerated degree program allows qualified undergraduates to take courses that will count towards the Master
of Arts in Teaching while still enrolled as an undergraduate at Towson.
Undergraduate students in a non-education related major qualify for the Accelerated
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program.