Master of Arts in Teaching Admission

Students who are accepted into the M. A. T. program move through the sixteen (16) month program in a cohort of no more than twenty-two (22) students. The program begins during the January winter term, and is completed by the end of May in the following year. Classes are usually held during the evening, with some beginning around 3:30 p.m.; however, some daytime commitment is required during the program (100 days of observation time in the public schools), and during the spring semester, full-time daytime commitment to a fourteen (14) week internship is necessary.

Admission to the MAT Program MAT Faculty Advisors MAT Program of Study

All materials need to be into the
Department of Education Specialties by Oct. 12, 2007.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student to the Master of Arts in Teaching program, the prospective student must:

• possess a baccalaureate degree in an appropriate content area, including adequate and current content area coursework in the intended certification area
• meet all requirements for full admission to the graduate program
• submit scores for the PRAXIS I test
  (NOTE: Students must achieve passing scores which meet Maryland State standards on the PRAXIS I before beginning the program and must take and report PRAXIS II scores prior to graduation.)
• undergo a structured interview by the joint M.A.T. Admission Committee
• possess an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, or possess a prior graduate degree
• submit a writing sample essay that is written on campus, in a supervised setting, and focuses on some current educational issue, as determined by the M.A.T. Admissions Committee
• submit official transcripts from all institutions attended
• submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the following criteria:

1. ability to write at an appropriate skill level for graduate level work
2. a level of motivation appropriate to carry the candidate through a rigorous graduate program

• Complete the Joint M.A.T. Application Form

Prospective students should meet with their Department of Education Specialties advisor for their content area (see attached list) to assess whether they have deficits for content course work. Those students who lack appropriate coursework will be expected to take the identified courses prior to their enrollment in the internship.

Students in the M.A.T. cohort will also obtain a passing grade on a joint comprehensive examination as a condition for enrollment in the internship and advancement to candidacy.

PRAXIS II Content and Pedagogy scores should be reported before graduation.

Admissions Process

In order to be considered for the next M.A.T. cohort, your application must follow a four-step process. Please be advised that the M.A.T. is a competitive program, and limited spaces are available. No guarantee of acceptance exists for any applicant; however, we will make every effort to accommodate qualified candidates.

Step 1: Contact MAT Program Coordinator

Contact Dr. Regina Royer, MAT program coordinator, who will put you in touch with your content area advisor.

Dr. Royer can be reached via:
CH-150, 410-548-3949
rdroyer@salisbury.edu

Step 2: Application to Graduate Study

Complete an application for graduate study with the Salisbury University Admissions. Include official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions, and a registration fee. If you are pursuing a certification area associated with Salisbury University, these should be sent to the Dean of Admissions for the University. The Application to Graduate Study is available online at http://www.salisbury.edu/apply/ .

The Admissions Department will forward this information to the Education Department. After the Education Department receives your application and transcripts, you will receive a letter from your assigned advisor, who will review your transcript.

Step 3: Preliminary Review of Content Area Coursework and Registration for Deficit Coursework, if needed

1. Coursework must have been taken within the past ten (10) years and passed with a grade of 3.0 or better to be considered. Applicants must possess an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, or possess a prior graduate degree.
   
   Please indicate which content area certification you are interested in pursuing. Salisbury University offers approved programs for certification in: biology, chemistry, physics, English, French, history and social studies, mathematics, music (instrumental and vocal), physical education and Spanish.
2. If you have content area deficiencies, you will register for those courses. Admission to the next M.A.T. program will only be considered if deficit coursework has been completed at the time the M.A.T. courses begin.

Step 4: Application for Admission to the M.A.T.

Once a copy of your letter of acceptance for graduate study has been sent from the SU admissions office to the Education Department, we will send you an application packet. The following materials must be received by October 12, 2007.

1. A completed application for the M.A.T. program
2. Three letters of recommendation, using the official M.A.T. forms, sent to the M.A.T. Program Coordinator

Step 5: Interview and Writing Sample

Applicants who have met initial admissions requirement will be scheduled during November/December for an interview with the admissions committee, as well as for a session in which you will be asked to provide a prompted sample of your writing.

Once these steps are completed, final admissions decisions will be made in mid-December. Again, I would like to emphasize that there is strong competition for admission to the M.A.T. program. To earn a place in the program, you should present your best possible work in all areas.

All materials need to be into the
Department of Education Specialties by Oct. 12, 2007.

Please feel free to contact the appropriate content advisor with any questions you have concerning the M.A.T. program. You are also welcome to contact me in the Education Department at 410-543-6281.