Teaching (MAT)
From the start, or for a change.
Maybe you see yourself headed for a teaching career right after graduation, or maybe you’re considering a change in your career path. Either way, you need a flexible path to a graduate degree that lets you live your life while pursuing your passion for education. The master of arts in teaching program at MBU is designed to adapt to you. Full-time or part-time, you’ll be ready on your schedule with teaching licensure in high-demand areas of education.
- Time to Completion2 years
- FormatOnline
- Degree(s)Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
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Why Pursue an MAT at Mary Baldwin?
For students with a bachelor’s degree, the MAT can be the quickest and most effective path to teaching licensure. MBU’s program of broad liberal arts subject courses, coursework in pedagogy, and practical classroom experience makes for an unstoppable combination, and MBU’s reputation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia as one of the finest universities in the state for teacher education makes your degree instantly marketable.
Endorsements
At Mary Baldwin, we offer a number of teaching license endorsements with the MAT degree. See the course requirements below:
- Elementary Education (PK-6)
- Special Education, General Curriculum (K-12)
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Middle Education (6-8): Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History & Social Science
- Secondary Education (6–12): History & Social Science, English, Mathematics
View our Teacher Education accreditation report.
Flexibility & Convenience
With all courses available online, you can complete coursework on your schedule and student-teach in any accredited classroom. Some of our students power through the entire program in just two years, while others pursue the MAT part time along their career and home life. We’re here to make a career in teaching work for you!
MAT students don’t need to be Virginia residents to seek licensure—they can complete practicums and student-teaching in any accredited school. However, all activities, competencies, and Standards of Learning that are addressed in each experience must apply to Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines.
Next steps
Teacher Education Program
Students accepted to the MAT program are automatically enrolled in MBU’s Teacher Education Program (TEP). Upon completion of their degree program and TEP requirements, MAT students will be prepared to obtain an initial teaching license by Commonwealth of Virginia standards.
“Although you can never be 100% prepared for your first day of teaching, I felt as though MBU gave me the experience I needed to feel confident and ready.”
Janell Chavis BA ’19, MAT ’20, kindergarten teacher in Richmond
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Outstanding Outcomes and Opportunities
MBU’s reputation for producing exceptionally qualified teachers means that an MAT from MBU translates into a career.
MBU is committed to training teachers for every student, no matter their financial or geographic situation. That’s why an average of 92% of Teacher Program graduates are in one of Virginia’s Top Ten Critical Shortage Areas.
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Cost & Financial Aid
A great education is worth it! That’s why MBU offers numerous scholarships, including the Kitty Green and Hobart Jones Scholarship for Inquiry Teaching and Cooperative Learning.
This scholarship is for MAT students who are looking to change careers after five years outside the field of education, display a passion for inquiry-based and cooperative learning in public schools, intend to teach in PK-8 grades, and demonstrate financial need.
