Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Secondary 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.

 

Concentrations

There are eight concentrations offered in Grades 6-12:

• Social Studies
• General Sciences
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Math
• Spanish

 

Dual Certification is available with the Secondary Inclusive program:

•  Mild/Moderate Special Education in Grades 6-12.

 

Admission Criteria:

1. 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.  
2. Apply to the ULM Graduate School.
3. 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. 
4. Complete at least 20 hours of classroom observation and submit a log and a written narrative of your observations.  If you can provide verification of teaching experience, or experience as an aid or substitute, this requirement can be waived.

 

Program Structure:

• 36-42 hours of graduate coursework for certification in Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) - or - Secondary Education/Special Ed. Inclusive (Grades 6-12) 
• 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