"I have found the students
who complete the MAT program to be very well-prepared for teaching. They
have a maturity not always well-developed in undergraduates and their
content knowledge is typically very strong."
- Chris Furr,
principal New Hanover High School
Welcome to the M.A.T in Secondary Education Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in the Watson School of Education offers an exciting opportunity for students with an undergraduate degree in Math, Science, History, English, or Spanish who are seeking a secondary teaching license. Housed within the state-of-the-art Education 
Building, students are given the opportunity to develop, mold, and apply learned skills to be successful in today’s globally competitive, diverse high school classrooms. With the use of research and technology, the MAT program prepares future teachers to create innovative and interactive learning environments meeting the needs of today’s high school students. As part of course requirements, students are given the chance to work closely with area high school educators who are leading the way with progressive and new educational programs such as small learning communities and early college programs. The MAT program offers students an opportunity to pursue their passion for teaching and become a teacher leader in today’s public schools.
The MAT in secondary education provides professional training for students who already have a degree and wish to gain secondary teacher licensure and lateral-entry teachers. The 39-semester hour program is comprised of 21 semester hours in professional education competency areas and 18 hours in the academic specialization. The M.A.T. in Secondary Education is offered in the following specialties: English, history, mathematics, science (licensure is grades 9-12) and Spanish (licensure is grades K-12).
Initial Contact Information:
Dr. David Gill
gilld@uncw.edu
910-962-3369