{"id":2277,"date":"2025-09-24T16:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=2277"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:07:58","slug":"mat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2414 size-large\" alt=\"High school students working on a science project\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/10\/Secondary-Education-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9b938e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education (7-12\/K-12)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at The W is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in another field and want to become licensed teachers through an alternate-route program. This program provides the coursework and classroom experience needed to move into the teaching profession with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The MAT is a flexible, affordable program that can be completed in as few as four semesters. Coursework is offered online with advising support to create an individualized plan of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons top-padding is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/graduate\/request\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#174074\"><strong>Request Information<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bulletin.muw.edu\/index.php?catoid=53\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#174074\"><strong>Graduate Bulletin<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/graduate\/apply\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#174074\"><strong>Apply to The W<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Why Choose an MAT Program at The W?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Designed for career changers or those with degrees in other fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Affordable tuition and online course delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Licensure in high-demand elementary and secondary subject areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Faculty support and advising throughout the program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clear licensure pathway with a Class AA Master\u2019s-level Educator License upon completion of graduate work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Admissions Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Official transcripts from all institutions attended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At least 2.75\/4.0 GPA\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passing ACT\/Praxis Core scores required for a GPA of 2.75-2.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">3 references for letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Passing score on an approved Praxis II licensure exam (see below for more information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>You may be conditionally admitted to the MAT: Secondary Education program before passing the required licensure exams. Please speak with an advisor for details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Approved Praxis II Subject Area Assessments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To be <strong>fully<\/strong> admitted to the MAT: Secondary Education program, candidates must pass an approved Praxis II subject-area assessment from the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"text-decoration:underline\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/art-content-knowledge-5134.html\"><strong>Art: Content Knowledge (K-12), Test 5134<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/biology-5236.html\"><strong>Biology  (7-12), Test 5236<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/business-education-content-knowledge-5101.html\"><strong>Business Education: Content Knowledge: Test 5101<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/chemistry-5246.html\"><strong>Chemistry (7-12), Test 5246<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/economics-5911.html\"><strong>Economics (7-12), Test 5911<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/english-language-arts-content-knowledge-5038.html\"><strong>English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (7-12), Test 5038<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/health-education-5551.html\"><strong>Health Education (7-12), Test 5551<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/marketing-education-5561.html\"><strong>Marketing Education (7-12), Test 5561<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/mathematics-5165.html\"><strong>Mathematics (7-12), Test 5165<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/music-content-knowledge-5113.html\"><strong>Music: Content Knowledge (K-12), Test 5113<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/physical-education-content-knowledge-5091.html\"><strong>Physical Education: Content Knowledge (K-12), Test 5091<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/physics-5266.html\"><strong>Physics (7-12), Test 5266<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/social-studies-5581.html\"><strong>Social Studies (7-12), Test 5581<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/spanish-world-language-5195.html\"><strong>Spanish: World Language, Test 5195<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/praxis.ets.org\/test\/speech-communication-content-knowledge-5221.html\"><strong>Speech Communication: Content Knowledge (7-12), Test 5221<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Graduates of the MAT program are prepared for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Classroom Teaching:<\/strong> Licensed teacher, with full state benefits and retirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Private &amp; Independent Schools:<\/strong> Teaching roles across grade levels and subject areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Future Growth:<\/strong> Graduate-level professional development, endorsements, or doctoral study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Licensure Progression<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After admission and completion of initial licensure coursework: 3-year, non-renewable Class A Mississippi Educator License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After completing Internship requirements: 5-year, renewable Class A Mississippi Educator License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After earning the master\u2019s degree: 5-year, renewable Class AA Mississippi Educator License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background has-large-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#174074\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-31c9b798fad2497fd006f279acd25e27\" style=\"background-color:#174074;font-size:24px\"><em><strong>&#8220;The teachers at MUW are world-class. <\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>They are committed to <\/strong><\/em><br><em><strong>their students&#8217; success and provide resources to support it.&#8221;&nbsp;~2024 MAT Graduate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Plan of Study<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Initial Licensure Courses (9 credit hours)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 538 Diversity &amp; Inclusion in the Educational Setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 549 Instructional Assessment Practices &amp; Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 551 Managing the Instructional Environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Internship Courses (6 credit hours)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 697 Internship in Master of Arts in Teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 697 Internship in Master of Arts in Teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Additional Courses for Degree Completion (18 credit hours)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 500 Educational Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 503 Instructional Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 523 Early Literacy I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 524 Early Literacy II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 527 Integrating Reading &amp; Writing Across the Curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 564 Diagnosing &amp; Assessing Reading Difficulties in Children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Zero-Credit Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 590 MAT Graduate Portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ED 591 MAT Graduate Comprehensive Exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>The W Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The W offers one of the most affordable and flexible MAT programs in Mississippi. Our combination of online coursework, personalized advising, and a mentorship ensures that career changers are well-prepared to enter the teaching profession and stay where they are needed most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Have questions about admissions or licensure? Connect with our program navigator, Christi Dillon,  for step-by-step guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:education@muw.edu\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Connect With Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-525902c1ef1448f300ce65e357001c98\"><strong>education@muw.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education (7-12\/K-12) The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at The W is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2277","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2277"}],"version-history":[{"count":124,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2277\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3594,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2277\/revisions\/3594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}