Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
MAT Program Overview
Do you want to bring about excellent learning outcomes for students in all types of classrooms? The Master of Arts in Teaching at Spalding University is designed to equip professionals who earned a bachelor’s degree in another field with the skills they need to teach as transformational leaders. Prepare to meet the needs of the times in classrooms and beyond.
- Two tracks
- Traditional Track: Complete your coursework while continuing to work via evening, Saturday and summertime classes
- Alternative Track: This track requires employment as a teacher in the area of licensure or certification sought and may be completed in four of five semesters
- Four certifications: Elementary (P-5) (Traditional track only), Middle School (5-9), Secondary (8–12) and Learning and Behavioral Disorders (P–12)
- 100+ hours of clinical field experience
- Complete your program in 12–14 months
- Teacher certification exam support
- Master of Education for Kentucky Rank II or Rank I Certification
- EPSB-approved program for Provisional and Standard Counseling Certification
Courses
Our MAT curriculum is tailored to the grade-levels and subject area that students intend to teach. Possible courses include Classroom Management, Inclusive Classroom and Assessment for Teaching and Learning.
Certifications
- Elementary (P-5)*
- Middle school (5-9)
- Secondary (8-12) – art (P-12), biological science, business and marketing (5-12), chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, social studies and Spanish (P-12)
- Learning and behavioral disorders (P-12)
*Only offered in the traditional program
Master of Arts in Teaching Tracks
Traditional Track
The traditional track allows you to complete your coursework while continuing to work with classes offered in the evenings, on Saturdays and in the summer. Most often your previous undergraduate work will satisfy you academic area requirements. You will complete the traditional program with a semester of full-time student teaching (14 weeks). The PRAXIS content area exam is not required for admissions into the traditional program.
Alternative Track
The alternative certification program is designed for teachers employed in public, private or parochial schools. While maintaining a teaching position in the field in which you wish to be certified, you can complete your degree by taking courses in the evenings, on Saturdays and in the summer. You must pass the PRAXIS professional license exam to be admitted into the alternative program.
Admission Requirements
Ready to develop your teaching and leadership skills? Discover how Spalding’s Master of Arts in Teaching can prepare you to accelerate learning outcomes.
Accreditation
Spalding University’s School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). That means that you are getting a quality education that follows industry best practices. Our goal is to achieve the best outcomes for every student.
Tuition
Prepare to lead as an educator with a Master of Arts in Teaching. Learn about tuition and fees for our MAT program, as well as your financial aid options.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Earning a Master of Arts in Teaching can enhance your career opportunities and earning potential. Teachers with master’s degrees regularly receive higher salaries than their peers with bachelor’s degrees.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Embark on your education journey. The Master of Arts in Teaching can jumpstart your career in a variety of settings, including:
- Education consulting firms
- Elementary schools
- Middle schools
- High schools
- Special education classrooms
- Curriculum developers
My time in Spalding University’s College of Education was truly transformative. The unwavering support from all the professors helped me develop the skills and confidence to become a master in the art of teaching middle school math. Their academic excellence and deep commitment to their students went beyond instruction—they modeled what it means to be an impactful and compassionate educator. The program not only strengthened my instructional strategies but also reinforced the importance of building meaningful relationships with students to foster a love for learning.
Sonia Concepcion Rios, 2024, 6th Grade Math Teacher
Spalding’s Master of Arts in Teaching program is led by College of Education faculty.
