{"id":1925,"date":"2025-09-17T14:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2025-09-18T14:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:56:35","slug":"mat-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/uncategorized\/mat-program\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/5-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/5-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Alternate Route to Classroom Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Pathway to Teaching for Degree Holders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>alternate-route program<\/strong>. This program provides the coursework and classroom experience needed to move into the teaching profession with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may pursue licensure in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elementary Education (K\u20136)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary Education (7\u201312 or K\u201312)<\/strong> in areas such as Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Music, Theatre, Spanish, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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, and all students complete a full internship in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose This Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed for career changers or those with degrees in other fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable tuition and online course delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licensure in high-demand elementary and secondary subject areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty support and advising throughout the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear licensure pathway with a <strong>Class AA Master\u2019s-level Educator License<\/strong> upon completion of graduate work.<\/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\">Admissions Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum 2.75 GPA for graduate study.<\/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\">Licensure Progression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elementary Education (K\u20136)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At program entry: 3-year, non-renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class A, K\u20136).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After program completion: 5-year, renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class A, K\u20136).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After earning the master\u2019s degree: 5-year, renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class AA, K\u20136).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secondary Education (Grades 7\u201312 or K\u201312 subject areas)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At program entry: 3-year, non-renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class A, 7\u201312 or K\u201312).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After program completion: 5-year, renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class A, 7\u201312 or K\u201312).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After earning the master\u2019s degree: 5-year, renewable Mississippi Educator License (Class AA, 7\u201312 or K\u201312).<\/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\">Course Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating Welcoming Learning Environments for Diverse Learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructional Assessment Practices &amp; Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing the Instructional Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Research and Instructional Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Literacy (Elementary Education, K\u20136 candidates only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing Across the Curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internship in Master of Arts in Teaching<\/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\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of the MAT program are prepared for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classroom Teaching:<\/strong> Licensed teacher in K\u20136 or 7\u201312\/K\u201312 subject areas, with full state benefits and retirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private &amp; Independent Schools:<\/strong> Teaching roles across grade levels and subject areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Growth:<\/strong> Graduate-level professional development, endorsements, or doctoral study.<\/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\">The W Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The W offers one of the most affordable and flexible MAT programs in Mississippi. Our combination of online coursework, personalized advising, and a full classroom internship ensures that career changers are well-prepared to enter the teaching profession and stay where they are needed most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><br>Have questions about admissions or licensure? Connect with our program navigator, <strong>Christi Dillon<\/strong>, at <strong><a href=\"mailto:cmdillon@muw.edu\">cmdillon@muw.edu<\/a><\/strong> or <strong>662-329-7190<\/strong> for step-by-step guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/EE-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of EE MAT Flyer for Schools 1.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-90167ba1-222b-4751-a52d-b5dcb11898a2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/EE-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-1.pdf\">EE MAT Flyer for Schools 1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/EE-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-90167ba1-222b-4751-a52d-b5dcb11898a2\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/SED-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-2.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SED MAT Flyer for Schools 2.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fd9584a0-3f67-4ffb-8c41-c4a0ef1bfc33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/SED-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-2.pdf\">SED MAT Flyer for Schools 2<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/09\/SED-MAT-Flyer-for-Schools-2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fd9584a0-3f67-4ffb-8c41-c4a0ef1bfc33\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Alternate Route to Classroom Teaching A Pathway to Teaching for Degree Holders The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at The W is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":1885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1925"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2096,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925\/revisions\/2096"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}