Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts (M.A.T.)

Expand on your bachelor’s degree to become an educator.

If you hold a bachelor's degree in any major and you're ready to change careers to become an elementary, middle or high school teacher, FSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program is the preparation you need to make a move to a new career. This is an accelerated teacher certification option that will provide you with a master's degree in one year.

Choose from two distinct options:

Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary
Students with a bachelor's degree in any field may qualify. After completing this 12-month program that includes extensive field experiences you will be ready to take the helm of a grade 1-6 classroom.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary
This program is ideal for those who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in art, biology, chemistry, physics, math, English, a foreign language, music or social studies. You will earn an education degree with extensive field experience in one year and be ready to teach in a middle or high school classroom grades 7-12.

Location

MAT in Elementary program at the University System of Maryland in Hagerstown, MD.
MAT in Secondary program on the FSU campus in Frostburg, MD.

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Master of Arts in Teaching Program Highlights

  • Perform your practicum in a local school in Allegany, Garrett, Washington or Frederick counties.

  • Students will spend 100 days of the school year in teaching practicum.

  • Choose to follow a Bachelor to Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Pathway; or a Combined Program.

  • Option to Current FSU Undergraduates. If you are a current FSU undergraduate student majoring in the biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, art or music -- you can take part in the Bachelor’s to Master's pathway or combined program resulting in completion of both your bachelor's degree and Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary in five years.

What can I do with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree?

As a graduate of the MAT – Elementary program, you will meet the educational requirements to gain Maryland certification in elementary education (1-6). As a graduate of the MAT – Secondary program, you will meet the educational requirements to gain Maryland certification in secondary education (7-12). Students entering the content specialization for art, world languages and music become certified to teach PreK through 12.

What You'll Learn

You will learn from professors who are experts in education, have the top degrees in their fields and have extensive experience teaching in elementary, middle and high schools. You will participate in intimate settings that promote close communication between you and your professors -- enhancing the value of your master's learning experience.

Our Alumni

Our graduates have secured successful and rewarding careers with many school systems.

Job Titles

  • Principal
  • Teacher

Employers

  • Allegany County Public Schools
  • Garrett County Public Schools
  • Washington County Public Schools
  • Frederick County Public Schools

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