M.A.T. in Middle Grades Education Program
The M. A.T. in Middle Grades Education Program is designed for students holding a Bachelor's degree who are seeking North Carolina Middle Level teaching licensure while simultaneously earning a graduate degree. This 33‐semester hour program prepares teacher candidates to teach middle grades language arts, math, science and/or social studies.
the program of study is available through face to face and distance education formats. Students may enroll in the program part-time or full-time. Most full-time students complete this program within two years.
MAT Program Goals and Learning Outcomes
The mission of the Middle Grades MAT program is to prepare developmentally responsive and effective middle grades educators.
We address this mission by providing: a.) coursework aligned to the NC Professional Teaching Standards and Association for Middle Level Education standards and b.) Field experiences in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of the program, candidates will:
- SLO 1 - Teacher Candidates will demonstrate leadership by applying the major constructs (concepts, principles, theories, standards, and research) related to young adolescent development and developmentally responsive middle schools
- SLO 2 - Teacher Candidates will establish a respectful educational environment for diverse learners by adapting instruction based on analysis of the individual needs (e.g., learning, social, emotional) of young adolescents and their community contexts
- SLO 3 – Teacher Candidates will demonstrate content knowledge by applying major content-specific constructs (concepts, principles, theories, language, standards, and research) during field experiences and internship
- SLO 4 - Teacher Candidates will facilitate student learning through the learning cycle (planning, instruction, and assessment) by applying a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies and technologies to meet the learning needs of young adolescents
- SLO 5 - Teacher Candidates will reflect on their practice by analyzing student learning to inform their instruction and professional development
Graduate school deadlines and requirements link:
https://uncw.edu/gradschool/admissions/deadlines.html
Distinctive Program Features
This 33-semester-hour program will prepare you to teach language arts, math, science and/or social studies in grades 6-9.
The Middle Grades MAT program offers:
- Field experiences in at least three middle schools
- A choice of one or two academic concentrations
- Small class sizes offering personal attention and guidance
- Dedicated faculty have extensive experience as former middle grades teachers
- Flexibility to finish in as few as 16 months or as long as 5 years
- An opportunity to earn an advanced NC Level “M” teaching license
- High job placement rates
Eligibility
Recent graduates, working professionals and career changers with a bachelor’s degree in any field are eligible for the MAT in Middle Grades Education.
To Apply
Questions?
Contact program coordinator Dr. Jeremy Hilburn at hilburnj@uncw.edu
