Prospective MAT Candidates

How to Apply

To apply to the MAT program, all applicants must have a bachelor's degree in their intended content area or a bachelors degree and at least 24 content hours (grade of 'B' or higher in each content course) in their intended content area. 

Application Deadlines 

Priority submission deadline:  January 28

Second submission deadline: February 14

Applications received after February 14 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application Requirements 

Applicants to the program complete the Graduate School Application

  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.  Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation which speak to the applicant's ability to pursue graduate level work as well as their capacity to work as a secondary school teacher in diverse classrooms
  • Optional: GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing)
  • Optional: Praxis II Content Knowledge assessment  *A passing score on the content-specific Praxis content knowledge assessment is required prior to completion of the program to receive licensure recommendation. 
  • English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English
    *test waiver may apply for some applicants

 Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application  Process

  • The MAT Faculty Advisory Committee reviews applications.
  • Select applicants are invited for admission interviews with the MAT admissions committee.
  • After MAT committee recommendations, final admission decisions will be made by the Graduate School.

About the MAT Program  

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