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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Number of Credits: 32 credits
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Number of Credits: 32 credits
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
- Year 2: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts In Teaching |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Elementary Education |
MAT in Elementary Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6) Elementary Dual Language Immersion Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher Middle Level Mathematics Teacher Middle Level Science Teacher Middle Level Social Studies Teacher Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher Secondary Science Teacher - Biology Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry Secondary Science Teacher - Earth Science Secondary Science Teacher - Integrated Science Secondary Science Teacher - Physics Secondary Science Teacher - Physical Science Secondary Social Studies Teacher |
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6) Elementary Dual Language Immersion Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher Middle Level Mathematics Teacher Middle Level Science Teacher Middle Level Social Studies Teacher Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher Secondary Science Teacher - Biology Secondary Science Teacher - Chemistry Secondary Science Teacher - Earth Science Secondary Science Teacher - Integrated Science Secondary Science Teacher - Physics Secondary Science Teacher - Physical Science Secondary Social Studies Teacher |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
None |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency |
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) |
Note: If you are not seeking certification in Delaware, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification.
Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Number of Credits: 39 credits
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Number of Credits: 39 credits
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
- Year 2: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master of Arts In Teaching in Special Education |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Special Education |
MAT in Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities |
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities AND One of the General Education Endorsements |
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities AND One of the General Education Endorsements |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) - Relay Teaching Residency |
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) |
Note: If you are not seeking certification in Delaware, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification.
Certification-Only Program
Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
Program Duration: 1 Year (3 Terms)
Degree Received: Certification-Only
Number of Credits: 18 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $15,300 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Resources and Specifics
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Traditional Teacher Licensure Program |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
Elementary Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Teacher K-6 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Delaware Alternative Route to Certification Program (ARTC) |
Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Program Duration: 1 Year (4 Terms)
Degree Received: Advanced Certificate-Only/ Advanced Certificate + Certification
Number of Credits: 21 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $17,850 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Resources and Specifics
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Advanced Certificate in Special Education |
Advanced Certificate-Only |
Advanced Certificate + Certification |
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Content Areas Offered |
Special Education |
Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
None |
Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
None |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
None |
Delaware Additional Certification Program |
