{"id":3333,"date":"2026-04-07T14:40:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=3333"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:36:39","slug":"majors-partnering-with-education-to-prepare-future-educators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/majors-partnering-with-education-to-prepare-future-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Majors Partnering with Education to Prepare Future Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3321 size-large\" alt=\"Education students collaborating in class\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"object-position:71% 30%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"71% 30%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/20250423-_J5A9690-2048x1366.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:#a8a2a3\"><\/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<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students majoring in select subject areas can pursue a pathway that leads to teacher licensure through The W\u2019s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These pathways are designed to allow students to complete their undergraduate degree while preparing for admission into the licensure-track MAT graduate program. By intentionally aligning coursework, students are positioned to transition smoothly to the next step toward becoming licensed educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>How These Pathways Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students complete a major in a selected subject area <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Coursework is aligned to support future entry into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Secondary Education licensure-track program <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Upon graduation, students may pursue the MAT graduate pathway leading to teacher licensure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students interested in teaching are encouraged to explore these pathways early and work closely with advisors to ensure proper course alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Explore Available Pathways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Select your major below to learn more about available pathways that support your goal of becoming an educator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biology <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theatre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Ready to Teach?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students who complete an aligned undergraduate pathway may be eligible to continue into the MAT graduate licensure track program, designed to prepare educators for today\u2019s classrooms. Speak with an advisor for more information about this <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For more information about pathway options and next steps, contact an advisor in the chosen major to begin planning early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For questions specific to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, please contact our program navigator,\u00a0Christi Dillon, for 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students majoring in select subject areas can pursue a pathway that leads to teacher licensure through The W\u2019s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education graduate program. 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