Master
of Arts in Teaching
The Masters of Arts
in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a 39 semester-hour (13, 3-credit courses) professional
degree program designed to prepare students for initial teacher certification.
It is an alternative collaborative degree program offered by Salisbury
University (SU) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).
Who
is the MAT intended for?
The MAT is intended for students who have earned a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an appropriate
content area. Such students who wish to become teachers in a secondary school
may prepare for teacher certification in the following state approved and
nationally accredited programs:
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Programs
offered by UMES
Art
Biology
Chemistry
English
Family and Consumer Sciences
Mathematics
Social Studies
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Programs offered by SU
Biology
Chemistry
English
Earth Science
French
History
Mathematics
Music (Vocal and Instrumental)
Physics
Spanish
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Successful completion
of the program along with passing all Maryland State approved licensure tests
will result in a Master’s degree as well as eligibility for the secondary
teaching certificate (grades 7-12, or for art, grades preK-12) in the state of
Maryland. Students take thirteen 3-credit courses to complete the program. Full-time students complete the program in 17
months. The overall goal of the MAT program is to prepare students to become
effective educators in secondary schools and to meet certification and
professional standards.
Please contact the UMES MAT Director, Dr. Charles G. Baldwin, at cgbaldwin@umes.edu (preferred)or by phone at 410-651-6222 for more information.
Department of Education
Hazel Hall
University of Maryland Eastern
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 621-2558