Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Curriculum

The MAT degree provides a curriculum differentiated to serve students with a wide range of academic and professional experiences, including those:

  • who have no experience in the field of education, and are seeking both a master’s degree and certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
  • who are currently teaching in an independent or parochial school without certification and wish to become certified while earning a master’s degree.

The MAT program in special education is available for students (pending PDE approval):

  • seeking a master’s degree and certification in special education, or dual certification in special education and either elementary or secondary education;
  • certified in elementary or secondary education, seeking additional certification in special education; or
  • certified in special education, seeking a master’s degree.

Curriculum Requirements