Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching at University of Maine

Programme overview

A 4+1 pathway leading to a master's degree and initial teacher licensure, with optional endorsements. Most courses are online, while student teaching and other field experiences are in person. Content areas are English/Language Arts, Early Childhood Education, French, Spanish, Life Science, Physical Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 5 years total for bachelor's plus master's (4+1); up to 9 MAT credits taken in the senior year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Undergraduates take up to 9 graduate credits in the senior year, billed at undergraduate rates, then complete the MAT, including student teaching and in-person field experiences. Programs are designed with an advisor within the chosen content area.

Career pathways

Graduates are recommended for initial teacher certification in Maine and may seek certification in other states; other paths include technology integration and roles in museums, research centers and nonprofits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open only to current undergraduates at a University of Maine System campus. Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate must earn a B or better to count toward the MAT.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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