Am I eligible for the MAT program?

You are eligible to apply for admission into the program if you hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

What are the requirements for the program?

Depending on the specialty area you choose (elementary education or special education), credits may vary from 37–40 credit hours. Completion of the program earns students a North Carolina “M” license.

How long will it take to complete the program?

You can complete the MAT program in as few as 16 months or as many as six years.

When are classes held?

Classes are once a week for three hours between the hours of 4:30–8 p.m. for 15 weeks in the fall and spring semesters. Summer sessions are 6 weeks and classes meet twice a week from 4:30–8 p.m.

What is the GRE and what happens if I do not score 1000?

The GRE—Graduate Records Examination—is required for graduate program admissions. Please plan to take it early in case you need to retake the exam.

Can I begin in the spring or summer semesters?

The MAT program is designed to be a developmental sequence hence the reason we admit students for a fall cohort.

How much time in addition to class will I need to spend?

The MAT is an evening program which needs flexibility for field experiences during day time hours, and student teaching the last semester during school hours.

Can I arrange my own field experiences and student teaching?

Field experiences and student teaching will be arranged by Meredith faculty in the education department. The design of the program is to have meaningful field experiences connected to course content in diverse placements. The MAT program by design is rooted in school system partnerships.

What is the tuition?

Meredith College’s graduate tuition is $405 per credit hour which is comparable with area private and public colleges and universities. Please see financial assistance for more information.

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