The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree is designed for students who have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a non-education program with appropriate teaching majors and minors, and who desire both a master鈥檚 degree and Michigan Standard Teaching Certification at either the elementary or secondary level. Teaching certification can be earned prior to completion of the master鈥檚 degree requirements (see Teaching Certification at Certification Requirements). Each of the M.A.T. programs consists of graduate-level courses (several involving work with children in a school setting) and field experiences (pre-student teaching for one semester and student teaching for one semester).
Degree Requirements (General M.A.T.)
The M.A.T. program is offered as a master鈥檚 Plan C program only and requires a minimum of thirty credits. Total credit requirements vary based on the applicant鈥檚 background in his/her teaching field at the undergraduate level and specialized requirements.
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January 2025
College of Education
441 Education Bldg.,
DETROIT,
Michigan,
48202, United States
Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the College of Education Division of Teacher Education. In order to be eligible for admission, all M.A.T. applicants must submit the following: Scores from a nationally normed test (i.e., ACT, SAT), verification of participation in group work with children, a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test completed within the last three years, and a Criminal History Background check completed through Castle Branch. Additional testing is required for Foreign Language majors and minors and Bilingual-Bicultural Education minors prior to admission.
English proficiency
IELTS: 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 internet-based (IBTT) 550 paper-based (PBTT)
Duolingo English Test: 110
Michigan English Test (MET): 64
PTE: 58
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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