Secondary Education, M.A.T.

This program is offered in-person or online.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is designed for adults who have never been certified to teach but would like to begin a career in the teaching profession. 91ÁÔÆæs who successfully complete this program will obtain both a graduate-level education and recommendation for licensure to teach.

One Program, Five Specializations

Choose from one of the following teaching tracks:

Ranked #1 out of 12 in Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina*

*Source: College Factual’s 2022 Best Quality Rankings

Requirements for Admission

  • Graduate Application and non-refundable application fee.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate/graduate work directly from each regionally accredited college or university.
  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

91ÁÔÆæs must complete a program of study with content and education advisors upon acceptance before registration in classes may occur.

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Program Requirements & Coursework

Each area of specialization has different prerequisite, core content and education course requirements.

Required Graduate Level Education Preparation (30 hours)

  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 3
  •  Credit Hours: 6
  •  (Graduate Requirement – Non-credit bearing)

Content Specific Requirements – Secondary Grades

Please review the or the attached program details above.

Admission to the Internship in Teaching (EDUC 520 or PHED 620)

  • Apply to 91ÁÔÆæ to intern two semesters prior to the 91ÁÔÆæ Teaching Internship.
  • Complete the teacher certification application with required fees, social security info, fingerprints for background check and state clearance.
  • Successfully complete all required coursework.
  • Successfully complete the Praxis II content and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams.

Please check the  for more details.