The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) focuses on the advancement of teaching as a career, providing in-depth knowledge of teaching and extensive student-teaching experience under the direct mentorship?of university faculty and accomplished teachers. There is no better way for University of Dallas students to gain hands-on teaching experience than working directly with students and practitioners in the field of education.?

Designed for a variety of pathways, the M.A.T. 4+1?is ideal for:

  • Students seeking secondary Texas teacher certification
  • Interdisciplinary studies majors
  • Aspring Catholic school teachers
  • Aspiring private or charter school teachers

M.A.T. 4 + 1 Degree Requirements:

The Master of Arts in Teaching program allows students to graduate with Texas State Teaching Certification for all-levels, elementary (early childhood - grade 6), middle school (grades 4?-?8) or secondary school (grades 7?-?12). It also prepares?those who aspire to teach at the secondary level in Catholic Schools for?Texas Catholic Conference Teaching Certification.?

  • M.A.T. Secondary State Teaching Certification
  • M.A.T. Secondary Texas Catholic Conference Teaching Certification
  • M.A.T. Elementary State Teaching Certification