Admission Requirements

Students will be selected up to the maximum number of 12 for each licensure area — Drama, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Theater/Communications. Meeting or exceeding minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the M.A.T. program. The number admitted into specific teaching fields will be determined by both availability of internship spaces in the public schools that are participating in the partnership cohort agreements and job market potential.

Admission Requirements

  1. Grade-point average of 3.0 in last 60 hours of completed undergraduate degree
  2. Completion of the pre-education core with a minimum grade of C in all courses
  3. Completion of all prerequisite courses and requirements in content areas approved by the advisor for your area
  4. Admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School
  5. Submission of Praxis II scores for desired endorsement area

Application Steps for Secondary M.A.T.

The following should help provide applicants with guidance as they seek admission into the M.A.T. program at the U of A:

  1. Submit Application for Admission to M.A.T. program, which includes uploading unofficial transcripts for transcript evaluation by content area faculty.
  2. Apply to the Graduate School. You will need to submit:
    • Resume or CV
    • Email addresses for 3 references willing to provide letters of recommendation
    • Writing sample from previous coursework or other professional writing
    • Statement of interest
  3. Take the Praxis II exam for your content area and have scores sent to the U of A.
  4. Research and apply for any scholarships for which you might be eligible. There are scholarships specifically set aside for M.A.T. students that are worth considerable amounts of money.
  5. Complete all necessary steps and provide all necessary materials to the Graduate School.
  6. Graduate from your undergraduate program prior to the May 30 start date.
  7. Complete any remaining prerequisite courses prior to the May 30 start date or arrange with ther program coordinator to take prerequisite courses as corequisites.