The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for secondary school teachers interested in deepening their knowledge and appreciation of a chosen subject area. Coursework in this program also prepares students to increase their effectiveness in teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and assessment. A multiple-subject credential holder may also consider pursuing an MAT if he or she is interested in serving as a school- or district-level resource teacher in a particular discipline (e.g., music, art, science, religious studies, theatre arts, English/language arts) and would like to pursue advanced study in that discipline to prepare for this role.

As educators, we are engaged in a wonderful and complex profession. How will we grapple with the complexity of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in ways that improve student learning and achievement? How will we continue to develop the skills necessary to support every student to learn and achieve at high levels? How will we know if our values, beliefs, and practices promote justice and equity? How will we share our experiences, our stories, and our insights to inform others who care about improving education? How will we know what is “working” in our classrooms, our schools, and our communities? Attending to these questions requires ongoing learning and personalized support. Throughout the MAT program, students address these questions as they reflect on their teaching practice.