Masters of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education and Health in Wilmington United States | University of North Carolina Wilmington

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides an educational route for bachelor's degree holders with minimal or no teaching background. This MAT in Physical Education & Health, a collaborative effort between the Watson College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services, equips you for teaching, coaching, and leadership roles in K-12 schools or community colleges. Delivered through distance learning, the program blends online coursework with hands-on training. Our curriculum is meticulously structured to ensure graduates are workplace-ready, offering practical experience in public schools, an action research component, and a professional teaching portfolio aligned with PEH specialization goals and state/national educator standards.

In their last term, candidates engage in full-time student teaching with mentorship from experienced educators and academic supervisors. Upon fulfilling all program and certification requirements, graduates earn both a master's degree and North Carolina teaching credentials in Physical Education and Health. Our program boasts strong job placement success and ongoing career support for alumni.