Master of Arts in Teaching Adolescent Education

CIP Code:  13.1205

HEGIS Code:  0803.00

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Siena University is designed for individuals seeking initial New York State teacher certification in adolescent education or certain K-12 specialty areas. The program combines rigorous coursework with a unique, yearlong teaching residency that provides extensive classroom experience and mentorship. Students choose from a range of content areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics, Technology, Computer Science, Social Studies, English, Business & Marketing, and World Languages (French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish). Flexible in design, the MAT can be completed full-time in as little as one year or part-time over two years, with courses offered in the evenings and online.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

For details on admissions requirements, visit: MAT Application Requirements

Prerequisites: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 30 credits (a traditional undergraduate major) in the content area you wish to teach

MAT CONTENT AREAS*

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Technology
• Computer Science
• Social Studies
• English
• Business & Marketing
• World Language Options (French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish)