Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for students who would like to seek teaching licensure and currently hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in one or more of the following areas:

• Biology
• History
• English
• Mathematics
• Business
• Theatre

Program Description

The MAT is a graduate level initial licensure program.  The goal of obtaining licensure at the graduate level is to improve the education of students and their teachers. We carry out this mission by applying to the educational process all available knowledge about teaching, learning, and leadership in the context of an increasingly diverse society and a rapidly changing global economy.

We believe that teachers who have a learner-centered and creative pedagogy, deep knowledge of the disciplines, and a commitment to critical agency have the opportunity to strengthen the community as a whole.  Additionally, in education, we see the opportunity to build a better society.

The coursework portions of the program will have the option of synchronous online delivery (your learning community will meet online at the same scheduled time every week). Student teaching and classroom placements must be completed in a classroom setting and we will work with you on placement that is in your location.

Prerequisites for the MAT:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Passing Praxis II Scores in Content Area

Tuition Information

Master of Arts in Teaching Application Checklist

1. Online Application.

2. Resume/CV/Work Experience.
May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

3. Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be from two professionals who are familiar with you and your work ethic. May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

4. Professional Goals Statement.
May be emailed to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu in a PDF or Word Document format.

In a 500–700 word, well-written statement, the candidate should demonstrate a professional commitment to the field of education and discuss the following:

• Why you want to enter the Mars Hill University Master of Arts in Teaching program
• What you expect to contribute to the program
• Your career goals
• How the completion of the program will help you achieve these goals

5. Passing scores on Content Praxis Test(s).
Please contact Susan Stigall, sstigall@mhu.edu, Chair of the Education Department, for examination information.

6. Official college transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended.
May be mailed or sent through an approved digital transcript service to sarah_burnette@mhu.edu.

Mars Hill University partners with the following Electronic Transcript Request Services:

• CFNC – College Foundation of North Carolina: https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp
• Escrip-Safe: https://escrip-safe.com/
• Parchment: https://www.parchment.com/order/my-credentials/
• Scribbles: https://scribsoft.com/verify-credentials.html
• National Student Clearinghouse: https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/transcriptservices/

**We do not participate in Naviance.

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