University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

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Mathematics Education - Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, offers two post-baccalaureate programs for Mathematics teacher certification (grades 7-12). The two programs are a Professional Year Program (PY) and a Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT). Details of the MAT are outlined below.

  • requires Interns to take and pass the Content Knowledge test during the first summer of their program in order to obtain their Intern Certificate
  • satisfies the requirements for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate (pending passing scores on the national PRAXIS I and II Exams, successful completion of the PA Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE 430), and satisfactory performance in courses and in the internship)
  • is completed in 12 months (or two terms and two summer sessions) beginning in June of the admission year
  • consists of graduate course work combined with a maximum 4.5 day per week internship in a local school district from September through June
     

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