Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (approved by the Tennessee Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation CAEP) is a non-traditional program designed to accommodate working adults who have an undergraduate degree. No graduate credit may be transferred into the MAT programs.
The MAT K-5 is designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree who desire a degree and/or licensure at the K-5 level.
The MAT 6-12 is designed for individuals who have an undergraduate degree. Licensure may be earned in one of the following content areas of study:
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- English
- History
- Economics
- Geography
- Government
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music (K-12)
*Instrumental/General
*Vocal/General
- Physical Education (K-12)
- Health & Wellness (K-12)
- Physics
- Speech Communication (K-12)
- Theatre (K-12)
A passing score on the Praxis II Content Knowledge test must be submitted to the School of Education before the completion of 12 semester hours of coursework. If a test is not passed by the required deadline, the candidate must sit out of coursework until tests are successfully completed. After successful completion, the candidate may resume coursework. Other required Praxis II tests must be passed prior to clinical practice (student teaching).