Master of Arts in Teaching, Adolescent Education and ESOL

With a 30-year history of success, the Clarkson Department of Education offers the tools needed to be both a successful classroom teacher and English language specialist. The Clarkson MAT program is the right career choice because graduates consistently have a success rate of over 95 percent on the rigorous New York State Teacher Certification Exams and a job placement rate of 100 percent for the past five years. Our students graduate with confidence and hands-on experience in the classroom built during an individually selected, full-year, mentored teaching residency included as part of the program.
The MAT Adolescent Education and ESOL program is a dual degree and licensure-endorsing program that prepares you for the New York State teachers certification in a content area (chemistry for example) at the 5th through 12th grade level, and English to speakers of other languages at the pre-k through 12th grade level. Candidates may choose from the following content areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, technology (K–12), mathematics, English, social studies, business and marketing (pre-K–12), and computer science (pre-K–12).

MAT ESOL

A complete application file consists of the following:

Online Application Form.

Resume.

Statement of purpose.

Three letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts.

Faculty interview.

For international applicants, an English proficiency test is required.

Minimum test score requirements: TOEFL (80) and TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) or Duolingo English Test (115).

Deadlines

For students applying to the 18-month MAT program that begins in the spring, completed applications must be received by November 1. For students applying to the one-year MAT ESOL program that begins in the summer, completed applications must be received by April 1. For students applying for the two-year MAT ESOL program that begins in the fall, applications are due by June 1.

Early and on-time applicants will receive preferential review for scholarship opportunities.

Late applicants will be considered for acceptance and scholarships based on availability.