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Master of Arts in Teaching

General Info

• Faculty working with students: Varies
• Students: 15-20
• Students receiving Financial Aid: 90-100%
• Part time study available: No
• Test required:
• Application terms: Summer 2
• Application deadlines: February 20

Program Description

The MAT program provides talented college graduates with a challenging program of study within their academic discipline while preparing them for careers as secondary school teachers. Open to students with undergraduate majors in the fields of English, mathematics, social studies, and the sciences, the program combines graduate level work in the teaching field with education courses and a 27-week internship under the direction of highly effective mentor teachers in two local Durham public high schools. The 36-unit program takes one calendar year to complete, beginning during summer session II and ending in late June (summer session I) the following year.

Note

Due to changes in licensure requirements in the State of North Carolina, the MAT program can no longer admit international students.

Statistics

• Master of Arts in Teaching: Master's Admissions and Enrollment Statistics
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Master's Career Outcomes Statistics

Application Information

Application Terms Available

Summer 2

Application Deadlines

February 20
The priority deadline is January 29, 2026, though all applications received by February 20, 2026 are guaranteed review. Applications received after February 20, 2026 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through April 30, 2026.

Graduate School Application Requirements

• Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
• Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Résumé: Required
• GRE Scores: GRE General (Optional)
• English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required for applicants whose first language is not English
  • Test waiver may apply for some applicants
• GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

Writing Sample

None required

Additional Components

A personal interview is required in addition to all Graduate School requirements. Durham Teaching Fellowship and Robert Noyce STEM Fellowship applications should be submitted directly to the MAT program. We strongly encourage you to review additional department-specific application guidance from the program to which you are applying: Departmental Application Guidance.