Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching

 The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a 39 semester-hour (13, 3-credit courses) professional degree program designed to prepare students for initial teacher certification. It is an alternative collaborative degree program offered by Salisbury University (SU) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).

Who is the MAT intended for?

The MAT is intended for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an appropriate content area. Such students who wish to become teachers in a secondary school may prepare for teacher certification in the following state approved and nationally accredited programs:

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Charles G. Baldwin
Director, MAT Program
Department of Education
2007 Hazel Hall
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
410-651-6222
410-651-7962 (FAX)
CGBaldwin@umes.edu