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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Launch your career in education with Quinnipiac’s Graduate MAT

Gain the hands-on skills needed to thrive in an elementary, secondary or special education classroom with Quinnipiac’s MAT program. Earn your master’s degree and initial certification in only five semesters.

1 Year Tuition-Paid Internship

5 Semesters To Be Certification-Ready

3 Pathways Elementary, Secondary or Special Education

Quinnipiac’s Graduate MAT programs provide:

  • A tuition-paid internship program with 20 local school districts, which can cover up to three-and-a-half semesters of tuition costs while providing you with valuable experiences in a variety of classroom settings.

  • Three distinct pathways in elementary, secondary or special education, allowing you to gain the practical skills needed to reach your professional goals.

  • An immersive, hands-on curriculum consisting of classes, internships and student teaching experiences to shape you as a leader in education.

  • Expert instruction in how to manage a classroom, communicate effectively and structure engaging lessons that make use of the latest educational technology.

  • A strong professional network and career transition services to help you secure your first job in education.

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Your Future Is Bright

Quinnipiac’s MAT program makes it easy to accelerate your career success.

98% Success Rate

Percentage of MAT graduates of the 2020 class who have jobs in their chosen fields or are continuing their educations within 6 months of graduation.

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$60K Well Rewarded

Median salary in Connecticut for a public school teacher is $60,620. (Salary.com, 2023)

+5.5% In Demand

Projected percent changed in employment opportunities for educators from 2021 to 2031. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

In Their Words

A School of Education graduate student gestures toward a large digital screen as an elementary student looks on

Kyanna Joseph, MAT ’18

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher at ESUMS in West Haven, CT

“The program taught me how to communicate with kids vastly different than me. Moreover, I learned how to negotiate language barriers when dealing with classroom challenges.”

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Ready to learn more about Quinnipiac’s MAT in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education? View additional resources below, or request more information to be connected with a dedicated admissions representative who will answer your questions and provide helpful resources as you evaluate your educational opportunities.

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MAT in Secondary Education

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