Willamette University

Graduate School of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

MAT Program Overview

The Willamette University Graduate School of Education offers a full-time (10-month), part-time (two-year) and online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree programs for the preparation of pre-school through high school teachers. In most cases, candidates will qualify for two teaching levels upon completion of either program.

  • Early childhood authorization: age 3 through grade 4
  • Elementary authorization: grades 3-8
  • Middle level authorization: grades 5-9
  • High school authorization: grades 7-12

MAT Program Benefits

  • Wide range of teaching endorsements (subject areas)
  • Year-long field research to advance educational profession
  • Full-time, part-time and online options
  • Practical hands-on experience in a real classroom through student teaching experiences
  • Multiple site options for student teaching

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