2025-2026 Graduate Catalog | 20263

Education, M.A.T. mat

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program prepares students to obtain a master's degree and a Minnesota teaching license in a specialized content area. The MAT program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are now seeking a specialized 5-12, 9-12, or K-12 MN teacher license. The required coursework is offered online including both synchronous and asynchronous online components and some in-person components. Students will work collaboratively with an advisor to develop an individual program of study that includes meeting the MN licensure and also the MAT degree requirements. The MAT includes state required K-12 field hours and a final student teaching experience. The MAT consists of 30 total credits that include 19 credits in core courses, 3 credits of content electives, 6 credits of student teaching/field-based experience, and 2 credits of a final reflection course.  Additional courses may be needed to meet licensure requirements. A content expert will review student transcripts to determine any gaps in coursework. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator or Department Chair. 

Students will develop a 30-credit plan of study with their advisor that includes courses from the education core, one content licensure area, student teaching, and final reflection and exam cumulative course.  

Program may require additional courses and credit hours to meet teacher licensure requirements for their licensure area. Additional course needs depend on previous courses and degree and meeting the MN licensure requirements. All students must have their previous transcripts reviewed by a content expert during the New Student Orientation before starting the Master of Teaching coursework.

Required Credits: 30
Required GPA: 3.00

I. Required Core

Complete the following courses:

• ED 5737 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• ED 5799 The Professional Teacher (1 credit)
• ED 6101 Educational Foundations (3 credits)
• ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• ED 6108 Equitable and Inclusive Learning Communities (3 credits)
• ED 6140 Human Diversity in Education (3 credits)
• ED 6334 Curriculum and Instructional Design (3 credits)

II. Elective Options

Select one specialized methods course that reflects
student's desired licensure. Take a methods course in
one of the following teacher licensure areas:
communication arts and literature, social studies 5-12,
math 5-12, science 5-12 or 9-12, health 5-12, physical
education k-12, or music k-12

III. Final Experience and Reflection

Final Student Teaching Experience - 6 credits
(varies depending on desired licensure)

• ED 5820 Student Teaching - Elementary (1-16 credits)
• ED 5830 Student Teaching - Secondary (1-12 credits)
• ED 5840 Student Teaching - Special Fields (1-12 credits)

Final Reflection Course
Includes information on effective teaching and
learning, final cumulative project, and reflection.
This final course is completed the final semester with
student teaching.

• ED 6407 The Reflective Educator (2 credits)