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Oct 31, 2025
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2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T., Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)
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Program Philosophy
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree provides college students with the following:
- an alternative opportunity to teach in Mississippi secondary schools (7-12);
- mentoring and support for those who wish to teach in Mississippi secondary schools; and
- the coursework, knowledge, and field experiences necessary to become a licensed and successful secondary school teacher.
Thirty-six (36) hours are required for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. MAT students must have been employed by a school district within a forty mile radius of MUW for one year prior to completion of the degree program. Upon successful completion of the 36 hours in the program, candidates will be eligible for a class AA standard alternate route Mississippi license.
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Pre-teaching Required Courses:
(taught the summer before the Internship) Upon completion of ED 549 and ED 551 below, candidates will be eligible for a special Mississippi alternate route license which is good for three years. In addition, ED 538 - Understanding Individual Learning Differences should be taken during the first summer. Internship Phase:
To complete the Internship, candidates must hold a teaching position. If such a position is not obtained, candidates may not continue in the program. Additional Graduate Courses for AA Licensure and Degree Completion:
MAT Certification Areas:
The following are areas in which MAT Certification can be obtained: | Art Education | German | Physics | | Biology | Home Economics | Social Studies | | Business Education | Marketing | Spanish | | Chemistry | Mathematics | Speech Communication | | English | Music Education | Technology Education | | French | Physical Education | | |
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