College of Arts, Education, & Sciences
School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Become the Teacher You Were Meant to Be
Already have a bachelor's degree in a field outside of education? The ULM Master of
Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) provides an accelerated pathway to earning both your master's
degree and Louisiana teacher certification.
Designed for career changers and recent college graduates, the fully online M.A.T.
program combines rigorous coursework with real-world classroom experience, preparing
you to become a highly qualified educator in as little as 14–20 months.
Through strong partnerships with school districts across Louisiana, ULM is helping
meet the growing demand for outstanding teachers in high-need subject areas.
Why Choose ULM's M.A.T. Program?
✔ 100% Online Coursework with face-to-face Summer Institute and internship experiences
✔ Complete the Program in 14–20 Months
✔ Earn While You Learn—Qualified candidates may serve as the teacher of record and earn a full-time teacher
salary during their paid internship.
✔ Master's Degree + Louisiana Teacher Certification
✔ Extensive School District Partnerships throughout Louisiana
✔ Award-Winning Teacher Preparation and Induction Support
✔ Access to Internship Opportunities through ULM's extensive school district network
Certification Options
Dual Certification is available for the Elementary & the Secondary programs:
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Mild/Moderate Special Education (Grades 1–5)
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Mild/Moderate Special Education (Grades 6–12)
Available concentration areas are offered in Grades 6-12:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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English
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General Science
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Mathematics
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Social Studies
Program Structure
The M.A.T. program consists of 36–45 graduate credit hours depending on your certification pathway.
Students complete:
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Online graduate coursework
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Summer Institute with classroom field experiences
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Paid year-long teaching internship
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Faculty mentoring and ongoing professional support
Previous teaching experience may satisfy portions of the Summer Institute field experience
requirement.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Regular Admission
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher, or
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 undergraduate credit hours
- Conditional Admission
- Undergraduate GPA between 2.50–2.74, or
- GPA between 2.75–2.99 on the last 60 undergraduate credit hours
Applicants must also:
- Apply to the ULM Graduate School.
- Pass the required PRAXIS content examination(s)
(It is recommended that you verify your PRAXIS test code with a member of the MAT Program
staff first. Visit www.ets.org to register.)
Start Teaching While You Complete Your Degree
One of the greatest advantages of ULM's M.A.T. program is the opportunity to begin
your teaching career before graduation. Many candidates are hired as the teacher of record, allowing them to earn a full-time salary while completing internship and degree
requirements.
Graduate with a master's degree, Louisiana teacher certification, valuable classroom
experience, and the confidence to make an immediate impact.