Prerequisites

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Test Scores

  • SAT > 1100
  • ACT > 24
  • PRAXIS > (reading) 156, (writing) 162, (math) 150
  • GRE > 297

The GRE score is required from students who did not complete their undergraduate degree at SMCM.

GPA

MAT applicants must have a GPA over 3.0 in an undergraduate degree.

Educational Studies Minor

Content Prerequisites

Every Certification area has different Prerequisites.

Check out the 2017-2018 Advising Checklist for the MAT certification for each Concentration.

*Note: Make sure you have completed the prerequisites for your intended certification area.

Switching Careers?

  • We offer a 5-week post-bachelor’s program prior to the MAT for people who (a) have a bachelor’s degree, (b) are at least a year out from graduation, and (c) have extensive experiences working with children. Contact the Department Chair at mat@smcm.edu for more information about the Career Switcher Pathway.

 

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Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, SMCM publishes an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including crime reporting, crime prevention, college policies, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual misconduct. The report also contains the three previous years’ crime and fire statistics for on campus locations, non-campus locations and adjacent public property.

For questions regarding information contained in the college’s annual security report or to request a hard copy please contact to Christopher Coons at ccoons@smcm.edu.