NY MAT Master Arts in Teaching Degree study program Albany, Schenectady

Union Graduate College Master of Arts in Teaching M.A.T. Admission Prerequisites

The School of Education admits students on a rolling basis throughout the year. Admission to Union Graduate School�s prestigious teaching program is based on evidence of intellectual achievement, motivation, and aptitude for the profession. All students must possess or be a candidate for an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university before applying for graduate admissions status.

A grade of B (3.0 cumulative index) or better in previous undergraduate and graduate work is generally expected for admission to this graduate degree study program. Before the student begins the intensive summer program s/he must also complete 4 pre-requisites:

A course in Educational Psychology or its equivalent
One year of a college-level foreign language or its equivalent
Two weeks of structured field experiences and the journals associated with them (one in a high-needs school)
A minimum of 30 units in the field of certification.

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is generally designed for those students who have not completed the course work for Initial Teaching Certification, grades 7-12, although some students who already hold Initial Certification choose to complete the program to achieve the master's degree necessary for Professional Certification before they teach full-time. The M.A.T. and MST degrees are designed to focus on the development of academic skills in the area of certification and practical teaching skills. As a result, each cohort of students is composed of a group of prospective teachers with diverse needs and backgrounds.

For more information, contact the
Union Graduate College School of Education
80 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 631-9875

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