Program Overview

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) online degree program is designed for college graduates in liberal arts, fine arts, and professional fields seeking teacher certification. This program includes professional education courses, clinical experiences, and student teaching to prepare individuals for teaching specific content areas in grades PreK-Adult, 5-Adult, or 9-Adult.

Program Overview

• Total Credit Hours: 36
• Average Duration: 2 years
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $534.75

Program Highlights

• Personalized Advising: Dedicated support from faculty advisors to guide students through certification requirements.
• State Certification Preparation: Prepares graduates for teacher certification in West Virginia, with guidance on meeting state requirements.
• Focus Areas: Choose from the following focus areas:
  • Art Education
  • Music Education
  • Wellness
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • General Science
  • Social Studies
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Featured Courses

• EDF 537 - MAT Level I Clinical Experience: Thirty-five hours public school clinical experience in middle/secondary schools designed to provide an opportunity for MAT students to work with faculty, staff, and students in a teaching environment.
• EDF 612 - Educational Evaluation: A study of the fundamental skills needed to evaluate educational progress at the individual, classroom, program, and school levels.
• EDF 622 - Action Research in Education: Study of action research as a systematic method carried out by practitioners to improve educational practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Marshall University can pursue careers as:

• K-12 teachers
• Special education instructors
• Curriculum developers
• Educational consultants
• Instructional coordinators
• Program directors in various educational settings
• Adult education instructor
• Educational program director
• School administration

Program Information

The program is offered through the College of Education and Professional Development. For detailed information about applying for undergraduate and graduate programs at Marshall, financial aid, and tuition, please refer to the university's resources.