Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
The MAT program is an online alternative certification and masters program, which
prepares mid-career changers, or recent graduates who have earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree
in a content area outside the field of education to fulfill their dream of becoming
a teacher.听 The program also collaborates and partners with K-12 districts throughout
the state to supply them with highly qualified, certified teachers in high-need areas.
Dual Certification is available for the Elementary & the Secondary programs:
Mild/Moderate Special Education in Grades 1-5
Mild/Moderate Special Education in Grades 6-12
Concentrations
These concentrations are offered in Grades 6-12:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- General Sciences
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- Social Studies
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Admission Criteria:
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher (or a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours
of undergraduate coursework) on a 4.0 scale will qualify for听regular admission听status.
Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 - 2.74 (or a GPA of 2.75 - 2.9 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate
coursework) on a 4.0 scale will qualify for听conditional admission听status.听听
- Apply to the ULM Graduate School.
- Pass required PRAXIS content exams. It is recommended that you verify your PRAXIS
test code with a member of the MAT Program staff first. Visit to register.听
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Program Structure:
- 36-45 hours of graduate coursework for certification in Elementary Education (Grades 1-5) - or - Elementary Education/Special Ed. Inclusive
(Grades 1-5),听 Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) - or - Secondary Education/Special Ed. Inclusive
(Grades 6-12)听
- Attend Summer Institute wherein you will complete at least 20 hours of classroom field
experience. If you can provide verification of teaching experience from the previous
academic year, this requirement can be waived.
- One-year paid internship (fall semester and spring semester consecutively) - Summer I Term: Online summer institute with face-to-face field experience component
and Summer II Term: 9-hour course block听
- Program admission is open spring, summer, and fall terms.
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Program Perks:
- Accelerated track allows students to complete the program within 14 to 20 months
- Earn while you learn! 听Students can be hired by school districts as the teacher of
record and receive a first year teacher salary while they complete coursework and
internship requirements.
- Coursework is delivered 100% online with face-to-face components for summer institute
and internship (live, virtual streaming available for long distance learners).
- Access to a 34-parish database and information system to assist with finding an internship
- Award-winning induction and support model for new teacher candidates
- Award-winning alumni and positive name recognition听
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Jessica McAllister
MAT Program Coordinator
mcallister@ulm.edu
318-342-3323
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