{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-03-18T18:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:06:10","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Teach. Inspire. Lead the future.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland prepares passionate, knowledgeable, and culturally responsive educators. In just 10 months, students gain certification recognized in all 50 states while developing the practical skills, classroom experience, and professional confidence needed to thrive as teachers. With strong faculty mentorship and immersive field placements, MAT graduates enter the profession ready to inspire students and shape the future of education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_TgYT5QYPA?si=sNdiVWK1NlD5KKHR\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/educationalstudies\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the MAT Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>What We Offer<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user\"><\/i>Pathways to Teaching<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#prerequisites\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-list-check\"><\/i>Prerequisites<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#tuition\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\"><\/i>Tuition &amp; Fees<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/mat\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with MAT<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">97%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Career outcome rate after graduation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">50<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>States recognize the MAT certification allowing graduates to teach nationwide<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Months to earn your teacher certification in Maryland<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">What We <strong>Offer<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>We offer licensure in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary (grades 1-6)<\/li>\n<li>Elementary (grades 1-6) with an early childhood endorsement<\/li>\n<li>Elementary (grades 1-6) with an environmental studies endorsement<\/li>\n<li>Secondary (grades 7-12) in history, English, math, social studies, biology, chemistry, physics, theater, environmental science<\/li>\n<li>PreK-12 art, music, French, Spanish &amp; Chinese<\/li>\n<li>Special education (grades 1-8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-teaching\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Grj5uf236hQl39jyHGAklFenUyze8EQcBhutO0lvZhs\/\"target=\"_blank\">Application Instructions<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709250401_6a15d402f1_o-e1758208757321.jpg\" width=\"1128\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709250401_6a15d402f1_o-e1758208757321.jpg 1128w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709250401_6a15d402f1_o-e1758208757321-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709250401_6a15d402f1_o-e1758208757321-1024x996.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709250401_6a15d402f1_o-e1758208757321-768x747.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" title=\"54709250401_6a15d402f1_o\" alt=\"A teacher assists two young students with a bug-related classroom activity while instructions are displayed on a large screen in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318.jpg\" width=\"1370\" height=\"1590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318.jpg 1370w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318-882x1024.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318-768x891.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454503_720e6d63c8_o-e1758208960318-1323x1536.jpg 1323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" title=\"54709454503_720e6d63c8_o\" alt=\"An adult assists two children at a table with a hands-on project involving tape, scissors, and recycled materials in a classroom setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Pathways to <strong>Teaching<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"12\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>You might be able to complete your undergraduate AND graduate degrees in only 4 years with our 3+1 Path. Or consider our traditional 4+1 Path, in which you earn your undergraduate degree in 4 years and your MAT in a fifth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Successfully completed the Teacher Academy of Maryland?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are also offered admission to SMCM, you\u2019ll receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 college course credits<\/li>\n<li>$1000 per year scholarship, for a maximum of 4 years.<\/li>\n<li>An Educational Studies academic advisor.<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seating in Educational Studies courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-master-arts-teaching\/pathways\/\">Learn More About Pathways<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tkiAZs-CBcsInoKyI3XZuJWw1JJBmRLO\/view?usp=sharing\"&gt;&lt;i class=&quot;fa-solid fa-book\">Teacher Academy of Maryland Completion Verification Form<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div id=\"prerequisites\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"16\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>To enter the MAT program, students must first complete all undergraduate degree requirements and state-mandated education coursework. A strong academic record, combined with a clear commitment to teaching, is expected. Prior classroom experience\u2014through fieldwork, internships, or related opportunities\u2014can provide excellent preparation and is highly encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-educational-studies\/advising-checklists\/\">Prerequisites Checklist<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54709454193_d5e3319723_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Four children sit at a table working on crafts with markers while two adults supervise in a brightly decorated classroom.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54708419807_ab65d2e989_o.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54708419807_ab65d2e989_o.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54708419807_ab65d2e989_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54708419807_ab65d2e989_o-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2025\/09\/54708419807_ab65d2e989_o-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"An adult and a child sit at a table doing arts and crafts activities with papers, markers, and colored objects in a classroom setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div id=\"tuition\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-6-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Tuition &amp; <strong>Fees<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"21\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>During the undergraduate years, students pay the standard SMCM tuition and fees. The graduate MAT year follows the graduate tuition rate. Financial aid and scholarships are available, and benefits such as the Teacher Academy of Maryland award may reduce overall costs. SMCM works to keep tuition competitive while providing high-quality preparation for a teaching career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\/content.php?catoid=4&amp;navoid=111#master-of-arts-in-teaching-program-mat-\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"My time in the MAT program was absolutely transformational in terms of my teaching career now. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Taylor Schafer \u201915 \/ MAT \u201916<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>MAT graduates are in high demand, with most securing teaching positions immediately after graduation. Alumni serve as educators across Maryland, the U.S., and abroad, including in specialized areas such as English Language Learning and Special Education. Others advance into doctoral study or careers in education policy, curriculum development, and nonprofit leadership. With certification recognized in all 50 states, graduates benefit from both flexibility and stability in their career paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-educational-studies\/careers-in-educational-studies\/\">Careers in Education<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img 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We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/Me%20and%20Josie.jpg\" width=\"1416\" height=\"1420\" alt=\"White woman with graying brown short hair looking fondly at small golden brown terrier\" class=\"restdept655\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/angela-johnson\">Angela Johnson<\/a><p>she\/her<\/p><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Co-Chair &amp; Professor of Educational Studies<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:acjohnson@smcm.edu\">acjohnson@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-06\/Katherine-Koch.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Katherine Koch\" class=\"restdept655\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/katherine-koch\">Katherine Koch<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Co-Chair &amp; Associate Professor of Educational Studies\/Special Education<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:kkoch@smcm.edu\">kkoch@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Stay <strong>Connected<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SMCM.MAT\/\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook\"><\/i>Follow us on Facebook<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland prepares passionate, knowledgeable, and culturally responsive educators. 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