Master of Arts in Teaching Mat

Master of Arts in Teaching Mat is a Masters program taught at Siena College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 38-credit program) options.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Siena College prepares you for teaching certification and a master’s degree through a year-long internship. You complete a 38-credit program with coursework that covers curriculum and teaching methods, effective teaching for all learners, reading literacy, and the psychology of teaching. You also choose content specialization through electives such as biology, business and marketing, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, English, social studies, technology (K-12), and additional subjects listed.

The program is offered on-campus in early evening and online. It runs as rolling admission with start terms in Fall, Spring, and Summer. You can study full-time for 1 year or part-time for 2 years, with flexible options to complete the degree in one, two, or even three years. The internship places you side-by-side with an experienced educator, with full responsibility for at least two classes.

The MAT leads to New York State teaching certification and supports job placement outcomes described as a 100% job placement rate, with many graduates securing roles in school districts. The program connects graduates with an alumni network, including districts such as Albany CSD, Schenectady CSD, and Shenendehowa CSD.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Teaching Mat at Siena College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Siena College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Siena College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Teaching Mat.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Statement of Purpose: Brief personal essay indicating the reason you are pursuing your chosen graduate program and your intended long-term goals (submitted online with your application).
• Resume: Include employment history, certificate or licenses held, volunteer/extracurricular activities, leadership roles, honors/awards and education history (submitted online with your application).
• Letters of Recommendation: Two Letters of Recommendation are required. Must be submitted by a faculty member at your bachelor’s degree granting institution, supervising teacher, or professional reference if you have been out of school for some time. (Recommenders are required to submit recommendations online - instructions included within the application.)
• Transcripts: Official Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions which you have earned college credit. Unofficial copies may be uploaded for the purpose of application review, but official copies are required prior to enrollment.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.siena.edu/programs/master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat

• Job placement rate described as 100%, with many graduates securing roles in top school districts.
• School districts named for alumni roles include Albany CSD, Schenectady CSD, and Shenendehowa CSD.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.