MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Tennessee Wesleyan is designed for working adults who have decided to bring their skills and experience into the classroom. MAT is an Initial Licensure program, providing college graduates who did not complete a traditional teacher education program the opportunity to earn their graduate degree and teaching license.
The MAT at Tennessee Wesleyan University is a mostly online program with an in-person, on-campus class one Saturday each month.
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
• The MAT can be completed in 1-2 years
• Clinical experience options: Student Teaching or Job-Embedded
• Licensure endorsement options:
• Elementary Education (K-5)
• Special Education Interventionist (K-8)
• Secondary Biology (6-12)
• Secondary Chemistry (6-12)
• Secondary English (6-12)
• Secondary History (6-12)
• Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
AFFORDABILITY
Your career advancement won’t put you back financially. The MAT program tuition is $650 per credit hour. Semester hours are 36 for the student teaching option and 30 for the job-embedded option.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Visit tnwesleyan.edu and click the Apply Now button. Our Admissions Team will be in touch after completion of the application.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Online application
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate work
• 2.75 overall GPA
• Two letters of recommendation
• 2-page essay on why the applicant has chosen to pursue teaching
“Tennessee Wesleyan University’s teacher education program empowered me to transform my passion for teaching into a career that has unlocked my full potential as an educator. The program’s emphasis on practical application, reflective practice, and innovative teaching methodologies enhanced my instructional skills and cultivated my ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment. I emerged with unwavering confidence in my abilities to make a positive impact on my students’ lives. I am grateful for the invaluable preparation that has shaped me into the educator I am today.”
EducationQUESTIONS?
Contact the Admissions Office today to speak with a dedicated MAT Admissions Counselor.
(423) 746-5286
admissions@tnwesleyan.edu
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Michael K. Bouchillon Spring 2023 Graduate in Elementary