Candidates for the MAT Program must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of 2.75 -OR- 3.0 in the last 60 hours of their degree.

Submit the following to be considered for admission:

• Completed application for MAT program
• Official transcript from degree-granting institution
• 2 professional letters of recommendation supporting applicant’s academic qualifications. (Recommendations must be from individuals knowledgeable of applicant as a student or employee.)
• Essay stating the candidate’s reasons for desiring a career in teaching (No longer than 2 pages) 

Applicants wishing to pursue the job-embedded pathway and who do not have an earned baccalaureate degree in the content area must submit qualifying scores on the required content assessment. All other applicants accepted must pass all content area assessments before clinical practice.

TBI Background Check must be provided prior to enrollment, but is not required for admission.

Once all required materials have been received, the MAT Graduate Advisory Council (GAC) will evaluate the candidate’s application. All applicants will be informed in writing of the committee’s decision.

The MAT program takes 12-21 months depending on which semester coursework begins. Summer cohorts can complete the program in 12 months. Spring cohorts can complete the program in 16 months, and Fall cohorts can complete the program in 21 months.

For the 2023-2024 school year the MAT cost is $650 per credit hour. The MAT program does not have additional fees each semester. However, you will be responsible for books and supplies.

Graduate students are eligible for federal unsubsidized loans up to $20,500 each year. To receive these loans, you may fill out the FAFSA online starting October 1.