Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching Program (M.A.T.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is an option for those
without formal training in the field of education who wish to enter
the teaching profession. It is well suited to recent graduates and
to those seeking to change careers. A graduate of this program will
meet state teacher certification requirements* within the General
Education Tracks of Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education.
A student may also choose the Special Education Track in Early Childhood,
Elementary, or Secondary Education. The General Education Tracks
may be completed as a One-Year or Two-Year program. Please
note that the Special Education Track is only currently available
as a Two-Year program. The One-Year program requires
a full-time commitment to courses and field placement. This program
will encompass a summer semester, fall semester and an extended
spring semester. The Two-Year program allows students to design
a course load to fit their schedule (generally 1-3 courses per semester).
Please note that Two-Year program students must
be able to participate in a minimum of 8 hours of daytime field
experience per course during the fall and spring semesters, complete
substantial daytime observation/participation hours (110 hours,
usually 1 day per week) along with Internship I, and become full-time
for Internship II in the 18-week extended final semester. Field
placements and internships are completed in local public professional
development schools in partnership with the university. Please note
that all placements must be completed in subject areas and grade
levels appropriate to the declared certification track in the MAT.
Understanding of assessment literacy, demonstrated evidence of pre-kindergarten
through 12th grade student learning, and development of essential
dispositions for educators are integrated throughout the program
and assessed in the final semester. The development and presentation
of a portfolio that demonstrates attainment of national performance
standards will take the place of a master's thesis. Guidance
in portfolio development is an integral part of the program.
*Although not an M.A.T. program requirement, the Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE) additionally requires that all applicants
for state teaching licensure successfully complete the PRAXIS II
exam. Most students take PRAXIS II during their final semester of
program course work
For detailed information regarding the program and application steps,
please visit the MAT Web site at: http://wwwnew.towson.edu/coe/mat/.
College of Graduate
Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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