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Master of Arts in Teaching
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Number of Credits: 32 credits / 39 credits (Special Education)
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 / $33,150 (Special Education)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a co-teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a teacher of record 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 / 39 credits (Special Education)
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 / $33,150 (Special Education)
Timeline
- Year 1: Co-teacher/ Teacher of Record/ Lead Teacher
- Year 2: Co-teacher/Teacher of record/ Lead Teacher
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 English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education |
MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education (Self Contained- General Education)(Grades 1-6) Middle Grades Language Arts (Grades 5-8) Middle Grades Mathematics (Grades 5-8) Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-8) Middle Grades Social Science (Grades 5-8) Learning Behavior Specialist I (Kindergarten- Age 22) |
Elementary Education -(Self Contained- General Education)(Grades 1-6) Middle Grades Language Arts (Grades 5-8) Senior High English Language Arts (Grades 9-12) Middle Grades Mathematics (Grades 5-8) Senior High Mathematics (Grades 9-12) Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-8) Senior High Science- Biology (Grades 9-12) Senior High Science- Chemistry (Grades 9-12) Middles Grades Social Studies (Grades 5-8) Senior High Social Science-History (Grades 9-12) Learning Behavior Specialist I (Kindergarten- Age 22) |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
Bilingual Education (PK-12) (Offered Only with the MAT in Elementary Education) |
Bilingual Education (PK-12) (Offered Only with the MAT in Elementary Education) |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Illinois Graduate Alternative Licensure Program |
Illinois Graduate Alternative Licensure Program |
Students who are not seeking educator licensure in Illinois may also enroll in the Master of Arts in Teaching through the resident or non-resident pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification.
