Masters of Arts in Teaching Requirements

Requirements for admission to the MAT program

Applications are encouraged from individuals who demonstrate strong potential for a successful career in teaching. Applicants must posses the following minimum requirements:

• An appropriate bachelor's degree.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7.
• An Initial Massachusetts Teaching License.

Applicants must submit the required application materials to the Graduate Office (Click here for application materials).   The MAT admissions committee will assess credentials in the following areas:

• Grades in undergraduate work
• Recommendations from three people familiar with your work or potential as a teacher
• A personal statement explaining yoru goals and background as a teacher

When space permits, individuals holding a bachelor's degree may enroll in MAT courses as non-degree special students without applying for admission to the MAT program.  To register as a non-degree special student, you will need an approval form available from the Office of Graduate Studies.  A maximum of 15 credits toward the MAT degree (including 6 transfer credits) may be earned as a special student prior to formal application to the program.
 

For more information, contact the MAT Director Dr. Gerard Koot at 508-999-8305 or gkoot@UMassD.Edu.