Education: Post-Bac/Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs prepares graduate students for initial licensure as professional educators in 5-12 and K-12 classrooms.

Program Highlights

  • All pedagogy courses are offered as synchronous online courses. 
  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • The Master of Arts in Teaching option allows students to earn a Minnesota teaching license in 24 months and a Master’s degree with an additional six credits.

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Personal Statement
  • A completed and signed Plan of Study
  • Two letters of recommendation: one should be from an undergraduate/graduate instructor or academic advisor and one should be from a current employer.
  • Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

Application Deadlines

  U.S. Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Start Rolling May 1
Spring Start N/A N/A
Summer Start N/A N/A

 Time to Completion: 2.5 years


Graduate Coordinator Contact

Dr. Molly Siebert
molly.siebert@mnsu.edu
507-389-5210

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