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- College or University
- Chapel Hill, NC
Some of the things I’ve learned in the MAT program that will serve me well in the future are to always be adaptable and to not be afraid to take risks in the classroom. Adaptability is one of the most important skills a teacher can have and through experiences like student teaching and experiential learning, I’ve been able to become a very adaptable teacher.
Gracie Grant
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Baccalaureate Education in Science and Teaching (UNC-BEST)
- 12 monthsProgram Duration
- In-personProgram Format
- Feb. 08, 2023Application Deadline
The School of Education at UNC Chapel Hill is leading the way in the creation of a committed core of teachers who come to the classroom with professionalized training. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at UNC Chapel Hill, is designed to enhance your foundational skills, broaden your perspectives, and strengthen your ability to inspire and educate. Upon completing this year-long program, which includes coursework and a two-semester residency in a public school setting with an experienced classroom teacher, candidates are prepared for an initial North Carolina teaching license in elementary education (K-6), secondary education (6-12), or special education (K-12). Grounded in theory and applied in practice, the MAT program positions candidates to make a meaningful impact in your school, in your community, and in the lives of your students.
- 12 monthsProgram Duration
- In-personProgram Format
- Feb. 08, 2023Application Deadline
Application Fee & Annual Tuition
$6,758
In State Tuition
$15,621
Out of State Tuition
$95
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
North Carolina Teaching Fellows
The NC Teaching Fellows program is designed to encourage students to pursue teaching careers in the high-need areas of science, mathematics and special education.
As a NC Teaching Fellow, students will receive up to $8,250 a year in forgivable loans for a commitment to serve as a science, mathematics, or special education teacher.
More information about this scholarship can be found at myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Elementary Education (K-6)
English (9-12)
English as a Second Language (K-12)
Language Arts, Middle Grades (6-9)
Math (9-12)
Math, Elementary Education (K-6)
Math, Middle Grades (6-12)
Reading (K-12)
Science (9-12)
Science, Middle Grades (6-9)
Social Studies (9-12)
Social Studies, Middle Grades (6-9)
Spanish (K-12)
Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
Program Semesters/Steps Overview
Program Hallmarks
- Male
- Female
- 22%
- 78%
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Asian
- Black
- Hispanic/Latino
- Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Two or more races
- 2%
- 4%
- 0%
- 8%
- 0%
- 76%
- 10%