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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Launch your career in education with Quinnipiac’s Graduate MAT

Earn your MAT in Elementary or Secondary Education plus full teaching licensure and certification in just over a year, saving you time and money without compromising quality.

$655 Reduced Cost/Credit

13 Months To Complete Coursework

98% Success Rate

Why Quinnipiac's Master of Arts in Teaching Programs?

  • 13 Months of Coursework: Our condensed program of study enables students to complete all coursework in just 13 months, preparing them to get hired as teachers in just over one year.

  • Tuition Remission: School-based work experiences may provide up to 50% off tuition while you work and learn in a classroom across one of our 20 local partner school districts.

  • Personalized Final Semester Support: Students who have been hired before their final semester will benefit from for-credit induction support, while students who are still looking for a job will continue a student-teaching experience.

  • Full Licensure and Certification: Our graduates leave QU with a master's, full certification and teaching licensure, enabling them to get hired before they graduate.

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

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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

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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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MAT in Special Education*

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*Cost per credit and time to degree completion may vary for students pursuing the MAT in Special Education

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