Master of Arts in Teaching for Experienced Teachers

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for Experienced Teachers is a 36-hour, non-thesis, graduate degree program that facilitates the advanced professional needs of each practicing teacher. The MAT can be completed with or without state of Texas principal certification. Coursework for the Master of Arts in Teaching for Experienced Teachers includes professional education courses, advanced content coursework, and a capstone or principal practicum. Our dedicated faculty offer experienced teachers an exceptional amount of personal contact, coaching, and support through this academic program. Each candidate is offered a unique experience rich in quality, dynamic in pedagogical practice and strong in instructional leadership. Throughout the course of study, candidates are encouraged to explore and reflect on previous experiences and bridge new understandings from course offerings into future practice. The program acknowledges strengths candidates already possess and encourages the development of those strengths toward instructional leadership. The program is purposefully designed to meet the evolving professional needs of experienced teachers as they hone their craft through rigorous study in professional education courses that culminate with a capstone showcasing an important issue in their professional career.