Master of Arts in Teaching Online

A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals for careers in teaching. It focuses on educational theory, instructional strategies, and practical classroom experience to equip teachers with the skills needed to effectively educate students.

A master's in teaching typically takes one to two years to complete, depending on the program structure and whether the student is studying full-time or part-time.

Yes, you can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) online. Many universities offer accredited online programs that provide flexibility for current educators or career changers to pursue teaching credentials.

Yes, a master's degree in teaching is worth it for those looking to advance their careers in education. It can lead to higher earning potential, increased job opportunities, and enhanced teaching skills.

With a master's in teaching, you can become an elementary, middle, or high school teacher, specialize in subjects such as special education or early childhood education, or pursue roles in educational leadership and administration.

To earn a master's in teaching, you typically need to complete an accredited program that includes coursework, supervised teaching experience, and may require passing licensure exams depending on your state's requirements.

A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) focuses on initial teacher preparation and often includes practical teaching experience. A Master of Education (M.Ed.) is more focused on advancing teaching skills and knowledge, often for current educators seeking career enhancement.

Yes, a master's in education qualifies individuals to teach in K-12 schools, community colleges, and other educational settings, depending on state certification requirements.

BEFORE you submit any additional admissions requirements, please submit a graduate application.

For admission to the teacher education certification program, the following items are necessary:

• Completed Graduate Application and payment of the $30 associated fee
• A completed Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required to apply to all teacher certification programs, including certification for special ed teachers.  Submit official transcripts from all applicable colleges/universities attended; must be received directly from the issuing college or university. Transcripts sent in from students cannot be accepted even if they are in a sealed envelope. Official transcripts can be accepted in two ways:

Mailed to:
Graduate & Online Admissions
649 S. 10th Street Suite C
Williamsburg, KY 40769

Electronically:
(ie: National Clearinghouse, eScript, Parchment)
gradadm [at] ucumberlands.edu (gradadm[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)

Official transcripts must show a cumulative degree GPA of 2.75 or above or a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last thirty (30) hours of credit completed (including undergraduate and graduate coursework). If your GPA does not meet this requirement, the Graduate Admissions Committee will need to review your transcripts to determine your best option. If you are applying to a teacher education certification program other than Special Education or Elementary, your transcripts will need to be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee to ensure that you meet the required background hours for your program.

Yes! University of the Cumberlands' School of Education is accredited through Kentucky's Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and has national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure level and advanced-level. UC’s School of Education has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.

For more information:

KDE/EPSB – State Accreditation
University of the Cumberlands' School of Education is further accredited through Kentucky's Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB), 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. (502) 564-4606. Fax: (502) 564-7080.

CAEP – National Accreditation
The School of Education at University of the Cumberlands (UC) is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure level and advanced-level.  CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.  UC’s School of Education has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.
 
CAEP Address: 1140 19th St NW #400, Washington, DC 20036
CAEP Phone Number: (202) 223-0077

Our online Master of Arts in Teaching degree gives professionals with undergraduate degrees an opportunity to pursue a career in the classroom. This program also personalizes education to career outcomes — in and out of education — with concentrations in six key areas: Elementary Education (P-5), Middle School Education (5-9), Secondary Education (8-12), All Grades (P-12), Business and Marketing (5-12), Special Education — Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12), and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education.  

You will be working with staff in the School of Education to make sure you are on track. UC offers a variety of programs in education so certain requirements do not apply to everyone. It is important to review your specific Plan Program/Curriculum Contract to know what is required of you.

The School of Education has provided a list of items you are required to have turned in by the time you complete your program. The list can be seen on your MyUC account located under the “Student Tab”. The list appears in red and will show the item(s) that are past due. Please do not be alarmed when you see this, it is a computer glitch and you need not worry. We are simply letting you know what is still needed from you at this point, as well as, what will be required of you to complete the program. It is our hope that you will have a smooth transition when you exit your program.