Master of Arts in Teacher Education - Middle School Mathematics Education Track

The Master of Arts in teaching graduate program was created to allow individuals who are not certified to teach to become effective, certified teachers of secondary content areas. The MAT program offers tracks in 9 secondary content areas: Art Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Middle School Mathematics Education, Science Education-Biology, Science Education-Chemistry, Science Education-Physics, Science Education-Middle School, and Social Science Education. Graduation from this state-approved MAT includes the successful completion of a 6-hour internship, submission of a comprehensive portfolio, and passing scores on all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. The Master of Arts in Teaching admits in spring and summer terms only. Students in the Mathematics Education and Science Education tracks may be eligible for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant. The Teacher Education MAT, Middle School Mathematics Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach mathematics in grades 5-9, including students previously certified to teach in another field.