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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: May I apply for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program if I have a liberal arts undergraduate degree and no prior teaching experience?
A: Yes. The MAT is designed expressly for individuals with a B.A. or B.S. with no prior teaching certification who are committed to becoming secondary teachers. Applicants must have completed a B.S. or B.A. from an accredited institution with the equivalent of 30 semester hours in the liberal arts major area for which they seek certification.
Q: How long does it take to complete the MAT on a full-time basis?
A: On a full-time basis the MAT program takes one calendar year to complete (June to June). During that time, the student completes 53 credits of course work and a year- long internship.
Q: Can I complete the MAT on a part-time basis?
A: Yes. You can begin coursework on a part-time basis for the first year and enter the internship in year two. The intern is assigned to a middle school or high school classroom for one academic year.
Q: What subject areas are available?
A: Graduate students can seek initial teaching certification in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Social Studies, French, Spanish, German, or Technology
Q: Do you have a degree for science and mathematics teachers?
A: Yes. We offer a one-year part-time MS program for working science and mathematics teachers seeking an advanced degree and a wider range of effective approaches to teaching their particular topics.
Q: Must the Master of Science for Teachers be completed in one year?
A: There is an option to complete the MS for Teachers in three years.
Q: When should I apply to the MAT or MST program?
A: Full-time, one-year, students will begin the program in early summer and must submit their application materials by March 1st of the preceding spring. However, since the program has a rolling admissions procedure, it is to a student's advantage to apply early to ensure (upon acceptance) placement in the summer program and the next graduating class. We also have a part-time program for students who plan to complete the course work and internship over a two- or three-year period (or longer). Part-time students may apply at any time in the academic year, but must apply prior to March 1st of the year they anticipate completing the intensive summer program.
Q: What is the application process?
A: The application process includes completing an application form, submitting a minimum of three references, all previous academic transcripts, and completion of a 1-2 page essay describing your decision making process in considering a teaching career and applying for the program, including any factors and past experience that influenced that decision. The application can be completed on-line.
Q: Will I need specific pre-requisites to apply?
A: The pre-requisites below should be completed prior to beginning the summer term program. Please contact Chris Angley if you have questions about pre-requisites:
- an undergraduate educational psychology course or equivalent,
- two weeks of structured field experiences, one in a high school and one in a middle school,
- one year of college-level foreign language or its equivalent.
Q: What are the English requirements for international students?
A: Official TOEFL scores are required unless the applicant has studied or worked in an English speaking school or business for a minimum of two years. A verbal interview may be requested.
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