Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT)
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Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Adequate general education coursework. For students seeking an initial
teaching licensure, a transcript review will determine adequate background
in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, English, U.S. history
and mathematics.
- An academic major in the arts and sciences or an appropriate discipline
(or interdisciplinary major).
- College algebra and English composition or the equivalent.
- 3.0 (B) average in last 60 semester hrs.
- Praxis I scores are required by the Commonwealth of Virginia for admission to state approved teacher education programs.
- The Board on Teacher Education and Licensure voted to allow the use of the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) as an optional test for the Praxis I Reading and Writing tests for individuals seeking entry into teacher education programs. The cut scores for the VCLA prescribed by the Board of Education are as follows:
- Writing Sub Test: 235
Reading Sub Test: 235
Composite Score: 470
- An individual choosing to use the VCLA (Reading and Writing) as a optional assessment for the Praxis I Reading and Writing tests will be required to meet the Praxis I Mathematics assessment. SAT / ACT are acceptable if they meet the state equivalency requirements stated below. A copy of the scores you wish to submit should be sent directly to the GTE Office in Staunton.
- See score equivalencies below.
SAT (Taken prior to April 1, 1995): 1000 (min. 450 verbal, 510 math)
SAT (Taken after April 1, 1995): 1100 (min. 530 verbal, 530 math)
ACT (Taken prior to April 1, 1995): Composite of 21, mathematics score not less than 21,
English plus Reading score no less than 37
ACT (Taken after April 1, 1995): Composite of 24, mathematics score not less than 22, English plus Reading score no less than 46.
- Correct, fluent written and spoken English. Non-native English speakers
must submit a TOEFL score of 600 or above.
Admission Process
Applicants must submit the following:
- Application for admission/enrollment (Download
a Print Application - PDF doc)
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary work
- Two letters of reference from professional educators (including higher
education faculty and administrators) and /or employers, public school
faculty and administrators who have observed/supervised the applicant
in instructional, tutoring, training or guidance roles
- A goal statement essay
- The application fee.
An interview is suggested and may be required.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Deadlines for applications are as follows:
Fall - July 31st, Spring - November 15th, Summer - April 15th. For
questions contact the MAT office at mat@mbc.edu
Transfer Credit
The MAT Program accepts transfer credit only if ALL the following conditions
are met:
- The credit was earned in a course equivalent to one of the following
courses: Developmental Psychology and Diversity, Language Arts, Assessment.
- The MAT Director determines on the basis of catalogue and course materials
submitted by the student that the course content is identifiable with
the College's MAT curriculum.
- The credit was earned in a regionally accredited graduate program.
- The credit was earned no earlier than three calendar years prior to the
student's admission to the program;
- The credit was earned no earlier than three calendar years prior to the
student's admission to the Mary Baldwin College MAT program
Special Students
Individuals who possess bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions
are eligible to enroll in courses as special students. Special students need
not apply for admission to the graduate program. No financial aid services
are provided to special students. Teachers seeking recertification credits
may enroll as special students. No more than three courses may be taken in
any five-year period. Students enrolled as undergraduates or postgraduate
teacher certification students at Mary Baldwin College may be permitted to
take up to two MAT courses as special students. They must receive permission
from the MAT director.
Application
for special students (PDF)
For more Information
You may request application materials and information by sending your name,
address and specific interests to
mat@mbc.edu. You may also download a
Print
Application - PDF doc. Questions? Please contact:
Master of Arts in
Teaching Program