Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Elementary Education
The MAT program is an online alternative certification and masters program, which
prepares mid-career changers, or recent graduates who have earned a bachelor’s degree
in a content area outside the field of education to fulfill their dream of becoming
a teacher. The program also collaborates and partners with K-12 districts throughout
the state to supply them with highly qualified, certified teachers in high-need areas.
Dual Certification is available with the Elementary Inclusive program:
- Mild/Moderate Special Education in Grades 1-5.
Admission Criteria:
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher (or a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours
of undergraduate coursework) on a 4.0 scale will qualify for regular admission status.
Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 - 2.74 (or a GPA of 2.75 - 2.9 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate
coursework) on a 4.0 scale will qualify for conditional admission status.
- Apply to the ULM Graduate School.
- Pass required PRAXIS content exams. It is recommended that you verify your PRAXIS
test code with a member of the MAT Program staff first. Visit www.ets.org to register.
Program Structure:
- 42-45 hours of graduate coursework for certification in Elementary Education (Grades
1-5) - or - Elementary Education/Special Ed. Inclusive (Grades 1-5)
- One-year paid internship (fall semester and spring semester consecutively) - Summer I Term: Online summer institute with face-to-face field experience component
and Summer II Term: 9-hour course block
- Program admission is open spring, summer, and fall terms
Program Perks
- Accelerated track allows students to complete the program within 14 to 20 months
- Earn while you learn! Students can be hired by school districts as the teacher of
record and receive a first year teacher salary while they complete coursework and
internship requirements.
- Coursework is delivered 100% online with face-to-face components for summer institute
and internship (live, virtual streaming available for long distance learners).
- Access to a 34-parish database and information system to assist with finding an internship
- Award-winning induction and support model for new teacher candidates
- Award-winning alumni and positive name recognition
Jessica McAllister
MAT Program Advisor
mcallister@ulm.edu
318-342-3323
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