MAT Elementary and Secondary Education at University of California, Irvine

Programme overview

The School of Education offers a 14-month Master of Arts program in Elementary and Secondary Education. The M.A.T. with Single Subject Credential prepares candidates to teach mathematics, social science, English language arts, sciences, art, or world languages at the middle or high school level. The M.A.T. with Multiple Subject Credential prepares students to teach all grade levels and content areas within the elementary school curriculum and includes the option of earning a bilingual authorization.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 14-month | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selection is based on the graduate admission requirements of the UCI Graduate Division, which include the strength of the undergraduate academic record, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Submit an application through the Graduate Division . Evidence of Academic Achievement–Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 will support admission to the program. Written Recommendations. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from an academic source, from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s (1) ability to pursue graduate study, (2) capacity to work with children, and/or (3) demonstrated fitness for the professional environment of teaching.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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