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__________________________________________________________________ Professional License Program, Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT)

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) degree provides graduate students in possession of an initial teaching license the opportunity to obtain a professional license through an appropriate masters program.

MAT Admission Requirements and Procedures

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
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 your 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

MAT Program

- Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
- Middle School General Science (5-8)
- Middle/Secondary Biology
- Middle/Secondary Chemistry
- Middle/Secondary English
- Middle/Secondary French
- Middle/Secondary History
- Middle/Secondary Mathematics
- Middle/Secondary Physics
- Middle/Secondary Political Science/Political Philosophy
- Middle/Secondary Portuguese
- Middle/Secondary Spanish

Request for Forms
- New MAT Professional - Word Document or PDF