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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: 6 terms
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Number of Credits: 32
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200
Timeline
- Year 1: During the first year, students will hold Teaching Resident, Co-teacher, Teacher-in-Residence, or Assistant Teacher title
- Year 2: In their second year, students will be Teacher of Record, leading their own classroom
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: 6 terms
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Number of Credits: 32
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200
Timeline
- Year 1: Students will be Teacher of Record, leading their own classroom
- Year 2: Students will be Teacher of Record, leading their own classroom
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 Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program |
Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
The MAT program is through our New Jersey campus, while the educator preparation program (EPP) for certification runs through Pennsylvania. |
The MAT program is through our New Jersey campus, while the educator preparation program (EPP) for certification runs through Pennsylvania. |
If you are not seeking certification in Pennsylvania, 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: 6 terms
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Number of Credits: 39
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150
Timeline
- Year 1: During the first year, students will hold Teaching Resident, Co-teacher, Teacher-in-Residence, or Assistant Teacher title
- Year 2: In their second year, students will be Teacher of Record, leading their own classroom
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: 6 terms
Number of Credits: 39
Degree Received: MAT + certification
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150
Timeline
- Year 1 and Year 2: Students will be Teacher of Record, leading their own classroom
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 |
PA Special Education PK-12 |
PA Special Education PK-12 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program |
Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
The MAT program is through our New Jersey campus, while the educator preparation program (EPP) for certification runs through Pennsylvania. |
The MAT program is through our New Jersey campus, while the educator preparation program (EPP) for certification runs through Pennsylvania. |
Note: If you are not seeking certification in Pennsylvania, 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.
Licensure-Only Programs
Traditional Teacher Licensure Program
Program Duration: 3 terms
Degree Received: Certification only
Number of Credits: 19
Total Tuition Cost: $16,150
Timeline
- Year 1: Students will hold Teaching Resident, Co-teacher, Teacher-in-Residence, or Assistant Teacher title
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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Traditional Teacher Licensure Program |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
Elementary |
Elementary Mathematics |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
PA Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics 7-8) PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science 7-8) PA Science - Physics 7-12 PA Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies 7-8) |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program |
Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Program |
Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Program Duration: 4 terms
Degree Received: Advanced certification in Special Education
Number of Credits: 21
Total Tuition Cost: $17,850
Timeline
- Year 1:Teacher of Record position with the ability to conduct direct-instruction to a minimum of six students who are officially classified as having disabilities, and the capacity to tutor a small group of students for the entirety of the school year.
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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Advanced Certificate in Special Education |
Advanced Certificate with Certification |
Advanced Certificate Only |
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Content Areas Offered |
Special Education |
Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
PA Special Education PK-12 |
n/a |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Pennsylvania Additional Certification Program |
n/a |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
This program is only available to those already holding a current teaching license. |
This program is only available to those already holding a current teaching license. |
