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 and English who are seeking a secondary teaching license. Housed within the state-of-the-art Education Building, students are trained to develop 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 facilitates the necessary skill building for students to pursue their passion for teaching and become a teacher leader in today’s public schools.
MAT SECONDARY PROGRAM – COHORT 3 begins Summer 2012
A newly designed, “one full- year” MAT program has been implemented. Teacher Candidates must enroll full-time and complete the program as an ‘interdisciplinary team’
We are currently accepting applications for COHORT 3! The pedagogical training of the MAT program will begin summer session 2012 with graduate coursework. Extensive high school field experiences begin during both Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters. The program will offer teacher licensure in high school English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Program completers will earn both North Carolina teacher licensure in a secondary content area and an MAT graduate degree.
Program of study, admission requirements, and further details have been posted. Please use the links on the left of the webpage to navigate the website.
There are two deadlines for MAT program admission for this highly innovative and unique program.
Be advised: Admission to the MAT program will be highly competitive!
- The Spring, 2012 early admission deadline is October 15th, 2011.
Be advised: Students admitted to the MAT program for the Spring 2012 semester will be advised to take only graduate content courses (6 hours required) and peripheral pedagogy courses during the Spring Semester.
- The Summer, 2012 traditional admission deadline is March 15th, 2012.
MAT cohort 3 (academic year - 2012/2013) program is scheduled to begin with Summer Session I.
Cohort 3 will earn an MAT Graduate Degree and NC Teacher Licensure after sucessful completion of the Spring Semester internship ending in May, 2013.
If applicants have current undergraduate program conflicts (i.e. “I don’t graduate until mid-May, 2014.”), please contact the program coordinator. Together, we can generate solutions to time conflicts.
Applications will be accepted for the MAT program after the March 15th deadline. Applications will only be considered if spaces are still available, and will be reviewed without penalty. NOTE: Licensure requirements change must be adjusted to accommodate new mandated competencies and guidelines.
"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