The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for students that have a Bachelor's Degree and would like to continue their education in order to teach. Along with a Master of Arts Degree, students become prepared to receive their teaching certification in the state of Illinois.

Program Features

• Both elementary and secondary certification offered
• Designed to prepare students to be certified to teach in the State of Illinois
• Course work schedule is tailored to working adults
• Courses include state-mandated field experiences in addition to regular course work
• Student teaching follows course work, field experience, and required Illinois testing
• Special Education and Middle School Endorsements also available

Admissions Requirements

• Complete an application, and submit the $30 application fee.

• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

• Provide passing results on the Illinois Basic Skills Test or the new Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP).

• Complete a criminal background check.

Costs

2011-12 tuition for coursework and student teaching is $396 per credit hour. The MAT program requires 43-44 credit hours. Total costs for tuition and fees range from $17,140 - $17,535 for the 24 month program.

Book rental is included in tuition which means textbooks for all of your classes will be available with no extra out-of-pocket costs.

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Format of MAT

• Locations: Greenville College, Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL; Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL; Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL; and Belleville, IL
• Convenient times: Attend class one night a week from 6-10pm.  Most classes meet for seven weeks.
• Convenient to complete: Our accelerated program can be completed in approximately 24 months depending on previous individual course work. This includes a 14 week student teaching experience (Summer classes not required).
• Students are required to complete field experience hours with each course in order to enrich their experience in the program.