MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT)

ADMISSION

Candidates for admission to the Initial Instructional Certification programs must file an Application for Graduate / Post Baccalaureate Admission to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services, including all supporting materials to be considered for admission. An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.70 overall, and in the teaching field is required, along with qualifying scores on the general Graduate Record Exam. A higher GPA in the teaching field may be required by some departments. In addition to transcripts and GRE scores, two recommendations from school or college faculty, or administrators, must be submitted. Applicants must also submit Praxis exam scores and give evidence of substantial and meaningful experience with groups of children over time, or equivalent. It is expected that students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language.

After the application deadline, candidates will be notified about the next step in the application process, which may include interviews (with a departmental Graduate Program Coordinator and/or admission committee), writing samples, and portfolio review or audition (the latter applies to art and music candidates).

Students who are accepted to the MAT program will be assigned to Graduate Program Coordinators whom students should consult each semester. Since students' backgrounds differ, they should not take courses without advisement. The program requirements listed for these programs are generic and may differ in detail for individual students.

Criteria for Retention in Program

Students who are accepted to the Program are evaluated periodically. They should review the Teacher Education Handbook to determine criteria used to determine eligibility for student teaching. By New Jersey Department of Education regulation, teacher education students in most certification areas must pass the PRAXIS II or National Teacher Examination. Consult the bulletin board outside Chapin 103 to determine which test you must take.

General questions about the MAT program should be directed to Charity Dacey, Initial Certification Coordinator, Teacher Education Admission, (973) 655-4262.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received. The above program operates on a rolling admissions basis; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible from the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml