The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for persons who have completed an undergraduate degree in an area other than education. The teaching academic area requirements are usually satisfied through undergraduate work. In some instances, additional teaching area academic courses (e.g., Math, English, etc.) will be required. CLEP or DANTES tests may be used to demonstrate proficiency on a limited basis.

Two tracks within the MAT program are available.

Regular program

• Individual decisions about number of courses in each session
• Courses usually meet one night each week (5 pm to 8 pm) over a period of 12 weeks during fall and spring (sometimes a course meets on 5 Saturdays)
• Many course offerings in summer
• Candidates may begin the program during any session

Alternative program (Option 6 KyEPSB)

• Cohort format with all candidates taking a prescribed curriculum
• Requires employment as a teacher in the area of licensure/certification sought
• Completion in a total of 4 to 5 semesters (Summer I, Fall, Spring, Summer II)
• Eligibility for temporary provisional three-year teaching credential while enrolled in program
• New cohorts usually enter in summer, but other options may be available
• Not currently available at the elementary level
• There are limited differences between curriculum in the regular and alternative programs. See the college Web site for a listing of the specific curriculum in each alternative program.

Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching: Early Elementary (Grades P-5)
Master of Arts in Teaching: Learning and Behavior Disorders (Grades P-12)
Master of Arts in Teaching: Middle Grades (Grades 5-9)
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary