Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T., Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)

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 (30) hours are required for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. MAT students must have been employed by a Mississippi school district for one year prior to completion of the degree program. Upon successful completion of the 30 hours in the program, candidates will be eligible for a class AA standard alternate route Mississippi license.

Note: All students must have active Watermark accounts while enrolled either in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Students needing new Watermark accounts will be assessed a program fee based on the rate at the time during their initial term of enrollment.