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Educating middle school students is a demanding but deeply fulfilling career that enables you to focus on a specific discipline while teaching subjects you're passionate about and supporting young adolescents through their developmental years.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides an entry into the teaching profession for bachelor's degree holders with minimal or no educational background. This Middle Grades Education program equips you to instruct North Carolina students in grades 6-9 within your selected specialization: language arts, mathematics, science, and/or social studies. The curriculum is offered through both in-person and real-time distance learning options. Participants can choose part-time or full-time enrollment, with the option to graduate in as little as 16 months or extend their studies up to 5 years. Most full-time candidates complete the program within two years.