Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Initial Teaching License
You want a sense of purpose, a vocation.
You want to inspire, ignite, and make an impact. You want to love your job and create change – the kind of change that being a caring adult in a child’s life can make in the world. You want to be a teacher.
Hamline has been preparing teachers for more than 150 years with one of the most established and reputable teacher preparation programs in Minnesota. Join those who share your passion.
With a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hamline, you will be part of an exceptional program that:
- Meets the needs of working adults with evening courses and some daytime course offerings.
- Supports teachers who are committed to teaching in urban or urban-like settings.
- Instills in its students the importance of reflective practice in teaching all learners.
- Consistently places graduates in jobs at a high rate.
Program Overview
Program Format
- Classes are held on campus with weekly evening (and some Saturday) courses and daytime field experiences.
- Flexible scheduling allows you to continue current employment as you transition toward leading tomorrow’s classrooms.
Program Begins
- Fall, spring, and summer terms
Time to complete
- Many students are able to finish their initial licensure in 18 months with a summer term start (June).
- If you start in fall or spring terms, completion of coursework for the initial licensure can be done in approximately two years.
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New students admitted to the MAT program may be eligible for the Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship or the Education Paraprofessional Scholarship.
Two options for completing your MAT degree
Once you've completed student teaching and seminar, choose the option that best fits your needs for degree completion.
PLAN A – FLEXIBLE PACING, PICK THE SCHEDULE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.
Build your understanding of educational policy and enhance your skills as an action researcher.
Features: 12 credits, 3 four-credit courses, capstone project completed within one-year
- GED 8025A & B: Public Policy: Design and Action (2+2 credits, taken in same term)
- GED 8023: Capstone Practicum (4 credits)
- GED 8495: Capstone (4 credits)
PLAN B – COHORT MODEL, ONE-YEAR COMPLETION
Enhance your understanding in one of four content areas through critical reflection.
Features: 12 credits, 3 four-credit courses, 3 consecutive terms
You choose from four content cohorts, starting in spring or fall:
- Culture & Diversity Cohort : Spring, Summer, Fall semesters (on hold pending curriculum review)
- Literacy Cohort: Spring, Summer, Fall semesters
- English as a Second Language Cohort: Fall, Spring, Summer semesters
- Science & Inquiry Cohort: Fall, Spring, Summer semesters