1. What is the difference between MAT and MED?
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for
students who have a non-education undergraduate degree. The Master of Education (MED) is designed for students who
have an education undergraduate degree and completed a teacher preparation
program (student-teaching).
2. How long does it take to complete
the Graduate Teacher Education program?
The program is designed for working professionals to
complete their master’s degree within 18-20 months. Each class that you attend
will last for 7 weeks, meeting one night a week from 5:30-9:30 in conjunction
with a weekly learning team meeting (minimum of 2 hours).
3. What are learning teams?
Learning teams are organized during your first
official class meeting in which you choose several students in your class to
work together with weekly classroom assignments.
4. Are learning teams mandatory?
Yes, learning teams are mandatory allowing you to work
collaborative with other students of different educational and cultural
backgrounds. It offers leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and
organizational skills that are sufficient for teachers today.
5. What happens if I miss a class meeting?
You are only allowed to miss one class meeting without
being dropped from the class roll.
6. Is financial aid available for graduate students?
Most graduate students are eligible for financial aid,
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans only. Students
receiving Stafford Loans must be registered for a minimum of 6 hours per
semester.
7. Who is eligible for the Classroom
Leadership Scholarship?
The CLS is available for all students who are
currently teaching in either private or public schools. This scholarship pays
$350 per course, and is contingent upon submission of verification of teacher
employment.
8. Can I take only one class (3hours) a semester?
Yes, however you cannot receive Federal Student Loans
for less than 6 hours per semester. (Refer to # 6)
9. Can I take 12 hours a semester?
NO, you can only take a total of 6 hours per semester during Fall/Spring.
10. What happens if I decide to withdraw or drop a course?
Contact the Registrar’s Office at 601-968-5922. Please note: A failure to attend class after you register does not drop you from the course.
