MA in Teaching (MAT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Feb. 1 for June start
SIGNIFICANT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a residential program offering initial teacher certification. The MAT adheres to Baylor’s national award-winning teacher-education model, providing thorough preparation through a program rich in faculty-guided field-based experiences.
Scholarship opportunities make the cost of Baylor’s MAT program competitive with other programs at both public and private universities nationwide; please contact us for details.
Apply through Baylor Graduate School
The MAT is ideal for graduates of Baylor and other universities with a bachelor's degree or significant coursework in the content areas listed below and offers training for initial teacher certification.
Certification Options in the MAT program:
- Elementary (EC-6) Education (Early Childhood – Grade 6 general education certification)
- Middle Grades Education ((Grades 4-8 with content-specific certification)
- Secondary Education (Grades 7-12 content-specific certification / 6-12 for physical science certification)
Content Areas for Middle and Secondary Certification*
- English (English Language Arts and Reading)
- Life Science (Biology)
- Mathematics
- Physical Science (Chemistry and/or Physics)
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spanish
*Applicants must have 24 hours of coursework, with at least 12 hours at the 3,000 or 4,000 level, in the content area to pursue Middle or Secondary Education.
MORE INFORMATION:
• MAT Coursework
• MAT Certification Information
CONTACT:
Dr. Rachelle Rogers, Department of Curriculum & Instruction
One Bear Place #97314, Waco, TX, 76798
Email: CI_Graduate@baylor.edu or Rachelle_Rogers@baylor.edu
254-710-3113