Earlham College Full Degree program Master of Arts in Teaching Program

Program Description:: The Master of Arts in Teaching Program is an 11-month program for liberal arts and sciences graduates who want to become certified teachers any time after graduation from college. This full-time program begins each year in early June and leads to certification the following May. After certification and while teaching in a school, students take one more course designed to help support them in the first full year of teaching. After successfully concluding that course, students are awarded the master's degree. Earlham's M.A.T. offers certification in social studies, English/Language Arts, math, science and modern foreign languages, all at the middle and high school level.

Accreditation:: Earlham is accredited, since 1913, by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2004, Earlham received its 10-year accreditation with a positive review. The Teacher education program is approved by the State of Indiana for the preparation of middle and High School level teachers in specific fields at the graduate level.

Requirements:: Admission to the program is a two-stage process, beginning with the initial application, including recommendations and test scores. The M.A.T. faculty and admissions staff review the initial applications. After the initial screening, select applicants are invited to campus for an interview. Admission is assessed through: Evaluation of written essays Interviews Grade Point Average (at least 3.0 in either major or overall course work is desired) Standardized test scores (CASA, GRE or other tests approved by the State of Indiana) Letters of recommendation A transcript review to assess the general breadth of student preparation We also seek candidates who have positive experiences in working with youth as one other means of confirming their desire and capacity to become a teacher.

Master of Arts in Teaching Program