Master of Arts [M.A] [Teaching] From Winston Salem State University

The Master of Arts in Teaching is based in the Department of Education within the College of Arts, Science, Business, and Education (CASBE).

There are three concentrations in the MAT: (a) Middle Grades Education (MGE), (b) Special Education (SPE), and Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). The MGE concentration leads to certification in either English/language arts, mathematics, or science. The SPE concentration leads to licensure in the area of Special Education: General Curriculum. Currently the TESL track does not lead to an initial license. Each concentration has two phases.

Phase I courses prepare candidates for the Standard Professional License I. Field experiences in P-12 classrooms and satisfying content area credit hour requirements are part of this phase. Candidates must plan their schedules to accommodate these experiences.

Phase II courses provide graduate preparation for the Standard Professional License II. MAT candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program.