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Master of Arts in Teaching

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When you're ready to teach, go strong. The ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº M.A. in Teaching.

ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº has long been known for educating outstanding and dedicated teachers. The ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº Master of Arts in Teaching is no exception, serving college graduates – both women and men – who do not hold a teaching license but want to become teachers as well as those who are pursuing licensure through residency. The program offers all of the benefits of a ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº education. Small classes. A collaborative learning environment. Hands-on professional development.

Our Raleigh-based M.A.T. degree program is one of the region’s strongest. Our graduates have a 100% pass rate on the Praxis exams. And schools are known to seek out and hire ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº-trained teachers. Meaning all program graduates who pursue teaching positions get hired.

With concentrations in high-need areas –Ìýelementary education,ÌýEnglish as a second language, andÌýspecial educationÌý– the ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº M.A. in Teaching will prepare you to enter the classroom and make an immediate impact.

Program Quick Facts

  • 30-33 credit hours, depending on program and needs (10-11 courses), leads to M-level licensure
  • Coeducational program open to women and men
  • Most classes meet in-person on ÄÛ²ÝӰԺ’s campus (some are hybrid)
  • Courses are scheduled from 5-7:50 p.m. in the fall and spring semesters and 5:00-8:30 p.m. in the summer session. Courses meet one per week during the school year, twice per week in the summer
  • Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýoptions available
    • MAT Fast Track degree seekers complete the degree in 16Ìýmonths
    • MAT Flex Plan is designed to provide more flexibility for degree completion and should be developed with advising from the program coordinator
  • Admission deadlines areÌý´¡±è°ù¾±±ôÌý1Ìýfor early fall and summer decisions,ÌýJuly 1Ìýfor final fall decision,ÌýNovember 1Ìýfor spring decisions.
Thank you for your Interest!

You can connect with a graduate admissions counselor in a variety of ways—choose the one that’s most convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

gradeducation@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8316


Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream – Marion Gaeta-Escoto

Marion Gaeta-Escoto, ’18, was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher by earning her Master of Arts in Teaching at ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº College.Ìý

Marion Gaeta-Escoto, ’18, was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher by earning her Master of Arts in Teaching at ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº College.Ìý

Contact InformationÌýÌý
207 Ledford Hall
(919) 760-8316
gradeducation@meredith.edu
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