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Master’s Degree Programs
STAFF
Department Chair
Brenda Conley
bconley@umuc.edu
Program Directors
Ellyn McLaughlin
emclaughlin@umuc.edu
Helen Bond
hbond@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Denise Richards
drichards@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Pat Musick
pmusick@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7056
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s
degree or higher who wish to earn teaching certification. Successful completion of the
program entitles a candidate to recommendation for Maryland teaching certification at
the secondary level in a specific subject area. Secondary certification options are available
in the following subject areas: biology, chemistry, computer science, earth/space
science, mathematics, physical science, and physics.Phone: 301-985-7056
Overview
The MAT program is a 36-credit program that includes an internship lasting 100 consecutive
school days in a public school setting. The program is available for both full-time
and part-time students. All degree requirements, with the exception of the internship,
may be completed at a distance.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general requirements (listed on p. 11), candidates must have either
a baccalaureate degree or evidence of a strong background (by having earned a requisite
number of credits) in a subject area appropriate for the desired certification. Candidates
must also have a 3.0 GPA overall and in the subject area. An official transcript
analysis of previous coursework is required for all applicants. Additional undergraduate
coursework in the teaching field may be required to meet certification standards.
Candidates must also pass the state of Maryland’s requirements on the Praxis I exam
with the following minimum scores on either the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
or the Computer Pre-Professional Skills Test (CPPST): 177 in reading, 173 in writing,
177 in mathematics, or 527 total. Candidates who took the computer-based test
before January 2002 must have scored 325 in reading, 319 in writing, 322 in mathematics,
or 966 total. Information on Praxis I is available at www.msde.state.md.us/
certification/testinfo.html. An explanation of the Praxis exam can be found at
www.msde.state.us/Fact%20Sheets/fact44.html. Praxis registration can be found at
www.ets.org/praxis.
Provisional Status
Provisional admission status for the MAT may be granted to students who fall slightly
below the minimum grade-point requirement for degree status.
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