{"id":190,"date":"2025-09-18T14:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-teaching\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:48:35","slug":"pathways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-teaching\/pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-190\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-190-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-190-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-190-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2><strong>Different Paths Lead to the Same Goal<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere are three paths our MAT students can choose among to complete their degree. The path <em>you<\/em> choose will reflect your learning goals and personal timeline. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss which path is best for you, use the contact information to the right to contact us!\n<div class=\"mat-programs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-container\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-row\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-col mat-programs-col-1\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-widget\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-header\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year-inner\">\n\n\t<span style=\"position: relative; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 500; text-align: center; display: inline-block; margin: 0; color: #ffffff;\">4+1<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mat-programs-content\">\n<h3 class=\"mat-programs-title\">4 Years to Complete Bachelor's Degree &amp; MAT Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-plus\">+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-subtitle\">1 Year to Complete MAT Program<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"mat-sample-curriculum\">Sample 5-Year Curriculum<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-ul\">\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Application:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>Appropriate passing test score<\/li>\n \t<li>High school GPA of 3.25 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 1:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>First year seminar<\/li>\n \t<li>2 core courses<\/li>\n \t<li>1 education course<\/li>\n \t<li>Intro to Psychology<\/li>\n \t<li>1 course to start major<\/li>\n \t<li>2 electives\/teaching content courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 2:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>2 core courses<\/li>\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>3 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>1 elective\/teaching content course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 3:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>2 core courses<\/li>\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>4 courses in major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 4:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>4 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>St. Mary's Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 5:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>10-month MAT program (July - May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/first-year-students\/\">Apply Undergraduate Student<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/transfer-students\/\">Apply Transfer Student<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mat-programs-col mat-programs-col-2\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-widget\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-header\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year-inner\">\n\n<span style=\"position: relative; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 500; text-align: center; display: inline-block; margin: 0; color: #ffffff;\">3+1<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mat-programs-content\">\n<h3 class=\"mat-programs-title\">3 Years to Complete Bachelor's Degree &amp; MAT Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-plus\">+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-subtitle\">1 Year to Complete MAT Program<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"mat-sample-curriculum\">Sample 4-Year Curriculum<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-ul\">\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Application:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>Appropriate passing test score<\/li>\n \t<li>High school GPA of 3.25 or higher<\/li>\n \t<li>4-5 on at least 3 AP exams or at least 12 college credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 1:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>First year seminar<\/li>\n \t<li>2 core courses<\/li>\n \t<li>1 education course<\/li>\n \t<li>Intro to Psychology<\/li>\n \t<li>2 course to start major<\/li>\n \t<li>1 elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Summer 1:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>1 core course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 2:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>2 core courses<\/li>\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>4 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>2 electives\/teaching content courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 3:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>1 core course<\/li>\n \t<li>3 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>4 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>St. Mary's Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 4:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>10-month MAT program (July - May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/first-year-students\/\">Apply Undergraduate Student<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/transfer-students\/\">Apply Transfer Student<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mat-programs-col mat-programs-col-3\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-widget\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-header\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year\">\n<div class=\"mat-programs-year-inner\">\n\n\t<span style=\"position: relative; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 500; text-align: center; display: inline-block; margin: 0; color: #ffffff;\">2+1<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mat-programs-content\">\n<h3 class=\"mat-programs-title\">2 Years to Complete Bachelor's Degree &amp; MAT Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-plus\">+<\/p>\n<p class=\"mat-programs-subtitle\">1 Year to Complete MAT Program<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"mat-sample-curriculum\">Sample 3-Year Curriculum<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-ul\">\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Application:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>Appropriate passing test score<\/li>\n \t<li>Transfer GPA of 3.25 or higher<\/li>\n \t<li>AA or AAT degree<\/li>\n \t<li>At least 64 credits of coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 1:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>Core 301<\/li>\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>Intro to Psychology<\/li>\n \t<li>5 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>1 elective\/teaching content course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Summer 1:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>1 education course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 2:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>2 education courses<\/li>\n \t<li>5 courses in major<\/li>\n \t<li>2 electives\/teaching content courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"mat-programs-list-li\"><label class=\"mat-programs-list-label\">Year 3:<\/label>\n<ul class=\"mat-programs-list-inner-ul\">\n \t<li>10-month MAT program (July - May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/first-year-students\/\">Apply Undergraduate Student<\/a><a class=\"smcm-button white inverse indoor medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/transfer-students\/\">Apply Transfer Student<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Different Paths Lead to the Same Goal There are three paths our MAT students can choose among to complete their degree. 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