Teaching - Master [2 Years]
$26,456 /Yr Other full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Teaching

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Teaching MAT

The MAT is a 39 semester-hour professional degree progam designed to prepare students for initial teacher certification. It is an alternative, collaborative degree program offered by Salisbury University (SU) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).

Students may prepare for teacher certification in the following State approved programs at UMES:

Specialty Education:

  • Art Education (PreK-12)
  • Music Education (K-12)

Secondary Education (7-12):

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Social Studies
  • Technology

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $14208 $14208
Books $2000 $2000
Others $10248 $10248
Total Fees $26456 $26456

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level

  • Admission to the Special Education Program is based on criteria specified in the requirements of admission to the UMES Graduate School. These standards were devised to ensure that students accepted into the Graduate School were qualified and had a reasonable chance of successfully completing a graduate degree. Admission criteria include:
  • A. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
  • B. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work;
  • C. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate studies; and
  • D. Passing Scores (defined by the Maryland State Department of Education) on the PRAXIS I.