Master of Arts in Teaching

Admission & Certification

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Admission to Grambling State University School of Graduate Studies & Research.
2. Bachelor’s degree with at least 2.50 cumulative GPA
3. Possess a graduate degree from any regionally accredited college/university
4. Passing Praxis II
   1. Elementary Education Grades 1-5 (7001)
   2. Secondary Education Grades 6-12 in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies or Physics. Passing scores vary according to the exam.
5. A completed MAT Application Packet
   • MAT Application Form (online) / MAT Application Form (PDF)
   • Current resume, including work experience, leadership roles, community involvement and past education and training
   • Official transcripts from all schools
   • A typed 500-1000 word personal statement addressing:

Why you want to become a teacher?
How will you use your previous experiences to ensure high academic achievement for your students?
Three letters of recommendation: at least one from an individual in supervisory position who can attest to your ability to work with elementary students and/or secondary students.

6. Official Copies of Test Scores

 

CERTIFICATION AREAS

MAT offers two certification areas:

Elementary Education Integrated to Merged:
A grade 1-5 is an intensive 42-credit hour program. 

Secondary Education Integrated to Merged:
Grades 6-12 is an intensive 39-credit hour program offering certification in the following subject areas:

• Biology
• Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
• English
• Social Studies 

 

CONTACT US

Dr. Cheyrl M. Ensley
Interim Head
ensleyc@gram.edu 

Brandi Jenkins
Administrative Assistant
jenkinsb@gram.edu 

Master of Arts in Teaching
College of Education
P.O. Box 4305
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA-71245
Office:  318-274-2238 
               318-274-7715