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Master's Requirements
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Technology Requirements
- All students in this program are required to purchase a one-time $139 subscription (good for seven years) to Tk20 HigherEd. Tk20 is a comprehensive assessment and management system which supports all students and programs within the department.
- You may need access to a webcam/microphone for certain assignments.
Field Experiences
States and local school districts have varying regulations and policies regarding field experiences and student teaching. We recommend students familiarize themselves with the requirements for their state and locality, including the procedures for arranging classroom observations and student teaching within the school district(s) in their geographical area. UMGC will assist students with securing field placements, but we cannot guarantee that all out of state school districts will grant MAT students permission to enter the classroom.
Admission Requirements
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Transition Points
Program transition points exist to ensure candidate progress and meet candidate requirements in a timely manner. Transition points enable analysis of program progression and enable graduation projection and determinations of eligibility for program completion and certification. For candidates to pass through transition points, they must meet the following criteria.
MAT Program Entry
- Apply to UMGC and meet university graduate admission requirements
- Meet additional program-specific admission requirements:
- Completion of a major or 30 credits of content coursework in the specific subject area in which certification is being sought.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in content area coursework.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the most recently completed degree or, alternatively, submission of an MSDE-qualifying score on the Praxis Core Series or Praxis I, SAT, GRE, or ACT.
- Submission of Letter of Intent and MAT Recommendation Form.
MAT Candidacy
- Receive a 3.0 in the first course or earn a 3.0 GPA in the term during which the first course is taken.
- Complete (0 Credits, UCSP 615) within the first 6 credits of the program.
- Complete required field experiences in each course.
MAT Entry to the Professional Internship
- Complete the first 24 credits in the program, including all field experiences, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or be placed on probation.
- Pass the MSDE-required Praxis II content assessment
MAT Eligibility for Graduation
- Complete all MAT course requirements with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Successful completion of full-time internship
- Complete the required pedagogy assessment
Kentucky
Please be advised that UMGC does not admit students residing in Kentucky into UMGC's Master of Arts in Teaching program unless approved on a case-by-case basis. UMGC students residing in Kentucky would not be permitted to complete the program's field and clinical requirements in Kentucky public or nonpublic schools. For more information about Kentucky licensure, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board's website. Please email us for further information regarding UMGC's MAT program. Link to
U.S. Department of Defense Schools
If a student resides on an overseas military installation or in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may email us to discuss options for enrollment in the MAT program.
Professional Licensure
This program is designed to help prepare students to obtain initial certification as a teacher in Maryland in the field of secondary education in a specific subject area.
Learn more about Maryland's requirements for initial licensure. If you are seeking licensure in another state, you are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state and confirm that the specific subject area you wish to pursue is available for licensure in that state.
Teaching Certification
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View the Program's AAQEP Accreditation
University of Maryland Global Campus is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Master of Arts in Teaching has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. This program is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education as a professional education program leading to state teacher certification in the state of Maryland.
