The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an intensive experience for the exceptional graduate student who has both academic preparation in the content area taught in the public schools and significant life experience. The program integrates course work and field experiences to meet Alaska and national teacher education standards.

Graduates of the MAT program are prepared to become professional educators who are:

• Excited about teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms
• Committed to a life of thoughtful practice
• Dedicated to working with all children, their families, and support personnel
• Knowledgeable in the appropriate subject matter and skilled in how to teach it
• Committed to the highest standards of professional ethics

Available concentrations

• Business Education

• Consumer & Family Science
• 
English as a Second Language 
• 
English/Language Arts  
• General Science  
• Mathematics  
• Music (K-12) 
• 
Physical Education (K-12)  
• Social Studies 
• 
Technology Education 
• 
World Languages (specific language)

Admission information and program requirements

Program requirements see the current catalog or the information packet.

Application Deadlines

October 4, 2011 for spring 2012 admission (coursework for this cohort begins January 2012, graduation May 2013). See Fall Timelines

February 20, 2012 for summer 2012 admission (coursework for this cohort begins May 2012, graduation May 2013). See Spring Timelines

Program Handbook

Successful candidates graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching and are recommended for teacher certification.

Advising

For initial program inquiries, please contact an Academic Success Coordinator in the College of Education Office of Student Engagement: 907-786-4401 or by email: mat@uaa.alaska.edu