Master of Arts in Teacher Education - Elementary Education K-5

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree is designed for students who wish to apply for initial teacher licensure and have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education. Upon admission to the MAT program, transcripts are analyzed to determine which content courses completed as a part of the undergraduate program will apply toward licensure, and if any additional courses must be taken during the TEML program. If candidates do not have a suitable undergraduate major in a licensure area, it is possible that additional undergraduate coursework may need to be taken in order to meet the licensure requirements set by the state.Any student wishing to transfer in applicable graduate credit must follow graduate school regulations. However, no credit is granted for graduate coursework taken more than five years ago. All applicants must attempt and pass all required licensure tests exams before student teaching.