{"id":3609,"date":"2026-04-15T13:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=3609"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:20:30","slug":"accelerated-bachelors-mat-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/accelerated-bachelors-mat-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:36px\"><strong>Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT Program<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable.jpeg\" alt=\"School of Education resource table\" class=\"wp-image-3610\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/soeTable-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Begin Your Path to Teaching at The W<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program at Mississippi University for Women is designed exclusively for MUW undergraduate students in specific majors who plan to become teachers. This pathway is intended for MUW students in the following majors that align with secondary (7\u201312) and K\u201312 teaching fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Biology (B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Business (B.B.A.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry (B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication (B.A., B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English (B.A.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art (B.F.A.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History (B.A.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise Science (B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music (B.A., B.M.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political Science (B.S.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish (B.A.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students in these majors can use this pathway to intentionally align their undergraduate coursework with future MAT admission requirements and transition efficiently into the MAT program after graduation. Students in other majors should contact the Department of Education to determine eligibility for this pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>How the Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT Pathway Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This program provides a structured timeline that guides students from undergraduate study to teacher licensure through the MAT program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Step 1: Apply During Junior Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students should apply to the Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT Program <strong>by April 15 of their junior year<\/strong>. At this stage, students are indicating their intent to pursue teaching and begin working more intentionally with advisors to align coursework and plan next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Step 2: Complete an Approved Praxis II Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Between acceptance into the Accelerated pathway and graduation, students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">take and pass an approved Praxis II Subject Area Assessment required for MAT admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is a Mississippi Department of Education requirement and is necessary for admission into the MAT program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Step 3: Apply for Admission to the MAT Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students will apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program approximately one month prior to graduation. At the time of application, students will submit all required materials except the official transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The official transcript will be submitted as soon as the degree is posted (typically about one week after graduation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: MAT Admission Decision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Students will be fully admitted to the MAT program after graduation only if all admission requirements are met. It is important to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>participation in the Accelerated pathway does not guarantee admission to the MAT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">students must meet all current MAT admission and Mississippi Department of Education requirements at the time of application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Step 5: Initial Licensure and Employment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Upon full admission to the MAT program and completion of initial licensure requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">students are eligible to be recommended for a 3-year, non-renewable Mississippi Educator License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At this point, students may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">begin applying for and accepting full-time teaching positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>begin their career as the teacher of record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Step 6: Internship and Continued MAT Coursework<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once employed, students will enroll in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>ED 697: Internship in Master of Arts in Teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">During Internship, students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">teach full-time in their own classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">receive structured support and mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">continue MAT coursework while actively teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is a supported, real-world transition into the profession, not a traditional student teaching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Important Information About Licensure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT pathway is not a licensure program by itself. To be recommended for Mississippi educator licensure, students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>complete their bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be fully admitted to the MAT program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>meet all licensure requirements established by the Mississippi Department of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Licensure is awarded only after all MAT and state requirements are successfully completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Who Should Consider This Pathway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This pathway is ideal for MUW undergraduate students who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>are confident they want to become teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">are majoring in a content area aligned to a teaching field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>want a clear, efficient path from undergraduate study to licensure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are willing to meet structured timelines and requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Apply to the Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advisors should complete the Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s\/MAT application by the junior year deadline.<\/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-text-align-center wp-element-button\" 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