Univ. MD Univ. College Online, Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

University of Maryland University College,
3501 University Blvd. East,
Adelphi, MD 20783,

Toll Free: (800) 888-UMUC (8682),

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for students who wish to earn secondary teacher certification. Successful completion of the program entitles a candidate to be recommended for Maryland Teaching Certification in specific subject areas, including: earth/space science, physics, English, mathematics, history, social studies, chemistry, biology, computer science, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, and Arabic. Focus is on producing teacher candidates who can demonstrate research-based and practice validated strategies for teaching and learning, teach subject matter to a diverse student body, analyze their practice for effectiveness in promoting student learning and integrate technology to promote personal and student growth.

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