Master of Arts in Teaching Admission

Students who are accepted into the M. A. T. program Option 1 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.

Some daytime commitment is required during the program to complete the required 100 days of observation time in the public schools. During the winter and intial spring semesters, students will be in public schools for a half-day a week. During the fall semester, students begin their internship by being in the schools one full day a week. Full-time daytime commitment to a fourteen (14) week internship is necessary during the final spring semester.

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All materials for those interested in the
2011 MAT Cohort need to be into the
Department of Education Specialties by
Oct. 1, 2010.

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
• Students must submit passing scores which meet Maryland standards on one of the following tests before beginning the program: Praxis I, SAT, GRE, or ACT test (Passing scores  are:  Praxis I Reading – 177; Praxis I Writing – 173; Praxis I Math – 177; SAT prior to 1995 – 1000; SAT after 1995 – 1100; GRE – 1000; ACT - 24). Also, students must take and pass Praxis II 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 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 MAT 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 MAT cohort will also obtain a passing grade on a joint comprehensive examination as a condition for enrollment in the internship and advancement to candidacy.

Passing Praxis II Content and Pedagogy scores must be reported before graduation.

Admissions Process

In order to be considered for the next MAT cohort, your application must follow a four-step process. Please be advised that the MAT 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:
TE 383G, rdroyer@salisbury.edu
410-548-3949 (email preferred)

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, earth science, English, French, health, history, mathematics, music (instrumental and vocal), physical education, physics, 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 1, 2010.

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

Applicants who have met initial admissions requirement will be scheduled during mid-October/early November for an interview with the admissions committee.

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. 1, 2010.

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 the Department of Education Specialties: 410-543-6281.