Middle Level Education, M.A.T.
The Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Level Education program provides students with the graduate level knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful teachers in grades 5-8. Students choose at minimum one disciplinary area to earn their endorsement from social studies, math, science, or literacy (language arts). Subject area endorsements require 21 hours of approved content courses in the discipline. Candidates complete 200 hours of clinical experience in grades 5-8 and full-time student teaching in their endorsement area for 16 weeks.
Credit hours required: 45
Admission Information
The program admits students for the fall semester only.
Take a closer look at the Middle Level Education, M.A.T. and the courses offered toward the degree.
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Teacher Education at (773) 442-5380.
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