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The Brandeis MAT equips you to create meaningful change in diverse educational settings.
Our rigorous one-year program enables you to obtain a master's degree, a Massachusetts Initial License for elementary or secondary education (subject-specific), with the opportunity to add certifications in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language. You'll secure employment—100% of Brandeis MAT graduates land teaching positions immediately after completing the program. Your studies will combine seamlessly with a yearlong student-teaching placement in urban public schools, suburban districts, or Jewish day schools.
As an MAT student, you'll become part of a passionate, intellectually curious group of future educators. You'll collaborate to implement core concepts—including equity, justice, cognitive development, and differentiated instruction—into everyday teaching practice. Your final project involves conducting Teacher Research, where you'll methodically examine the educational dynamics within your own classroom.