Advisement for the program is available from the Secondary and Physical Education Department and the Music, Theatre and Dance Department.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a professional degree cohort program designed to prepare students for initial teacher certification. Candidates in this program must possess an earned baccalaureate degree and appropriate content coursework for certification in one of the following state approved areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, history, mathematics, music (vocal and instrumental), physics or Spanish. This Maryland State Department of Education-approved program prepares candidates for licensure to teach at the secondary and K-12 levels.
The M.A.T. is a collaborative degree program offered by Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Students are admitted by a joint admissions process and take coursework on the campuses of both universities, taught by the faculties of both institutions.
Students apply for admission to either SU or UMES, depending upon which university offers the appropriate Maryland State Department of Education-approved content area program for teacher certification. SU offers approved programs in the areas of biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, history, mathematics, music (vocal and instrumental), physics and Spanish.
UMES offers approved programs in the areas of agriculture, art, biology, business, chemistry, English, family and consumer sciences, mathematics, social studies and technology education.
Admission, Policies & Checklist
To view details for the program, visit the Music, B.A. Traditional Track/Education, M.A.T. Accelerated Master’s page.
