Master of Arts in Teaching
UCA’s MAT is a fast-track alternative licensure program designed for career-changers and recent grads to earn their teaching license in as little as 18 months. With competitive flat-rate tuition and the opportunity to earn a full salary as a teacher while you study, it’s the most efficient bridge between your expertise and the classroom.
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100% online, asynchronous format
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Program tracks include Elementary (K-6) , Middle (4-8), Secondary (7-12, 4-12, K-12) and Special Education (K-12)
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Teach while completing the program
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Provisional license eligibility for MAT candidates in good standing and who meet state requirements
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Competitive, flat-rate tuition of $363/credit hour (includes tuition and fees), regardless of residency or location.
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Complete in 18-24 months (while teaching)
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship (TAC) offers aspiring teachers the opportunity for fully paid tuition, including MAT candidates who meet qualifications. The TAC is funded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Click here to learn more!
Click the links below to explore admission requirements, program of study, and more.
Program Contact: Mr. Steve Ward, MAT Program Coordinator: wards@uca.edu
| Master of Arts in Education: | Program Coordinator: | General Contact Information: | ||
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| Mashburn 104 | Mr. Steve Ward | mat@uca.edu | ||
| University of Central Arkansas | Phone: 501.450.5848 | Phone: 501.852.2963 | ||
| 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035 | wards@uca.edu | Fax: 501.450.5680 | ||
MAT in Special Education K-12
- MAT Special Education track, 36 hours program of study, completed in less than two years.
The MAT program at the University of Central Arkansas is proud to be an approved pathway to proficiency in the Science of Reading (Path Q), as well as an approved awareness pathway for all Middle Level and Secondary track candidates.
Act 1063 of 2017, the Right to Read Act states: “By the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year: A) All teachers employed in a teaching position that requires an elementary education (K-6) license or special education (K-12) license shall demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction; and B) All other teachers shall demonstrate awareness in knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction.” All Elementary candidates will be expected to pass the Foundations of Reading exam before the end of their program or prior to their standard license being issued.
Our offices are open M-F 8am-4:30pm. We are located in Mashburn Hall in the Teaching and Learning suite.
National Award Winning Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program received the Association of Teacher Educator’s 2010 Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award at the annual national convention in Chicago.
