Undergraduate Programs

Middle and Secondary Education (BA/BS-MAT)

To hold a Massachusetts Initial License you must:

• possess a bachelor’s degree
• pass the Massachusetts State Educator Tests (MTELs) and
• complete a teacher preparation program that encompasses a Student Teaching Practicum (one full semester).

UMass Dartmouth offers teacher licensure programs at the graduate level only. Undergraduates may begin graduate coursework by enrolling in the BA/BS-MAT Program during their Junior year.
 

The BA/BS-MAT Program is an option for students who have completed 75 credits and have maintained a GPA of 3.0. Students are allowed to take 15 credits of Education courses in place free electives. These courses can be transferred directly to a Master’s degree upon graduation. That is, you can graduate from UMass with a Bachelor’s degree in your major and a Master’s degree in Teaching for 135 credits.

Students from the following majors are eligible:

You may obtain your initial license in one of the following areas:

Course Lists

BA/BS-MAT Degree: Middle/Secondary (15 credits)

How to Apply

• Submit a completed BA/BS-MAT Program application, along with a copy of  your transcript to:
          Department of STEM Education and Teacher Development
          UMass Dartmouth
          Liberal Arts Building
          Office 398F
          285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747.
  You must be admitted to the program to register for courses.
• MTEL schedules can be located at www.mtel.nesinc.com.
• Students should submit an application for the MAT-Initial program to Graduate Studies during their final undergraduate semester.