Department of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science

In one year, successful MAT candidates will earn a master's degree and preparation for certification to teach biology, chemistry, or physics/engineering in grades 7-12.

Science is one of many powerful lenses we use to understand ourselves, the world, and the universe. It is exciting, ever-evolving, and always relevant. However, secondary science education has failed historically to engage diverse learners in essential questions, meaning-making, and inquiry that are based on phenomena and curiosity, especially in urban contexts.

Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Secondary Science seeks to develop passionate science educators who leverage students' funds of knowledge in culturally responsive classrooms where students not only learn science ideas but also engage actively in science practices and realize their potential as scientific thinkers and contributors to the field.

Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree that includes a concentration of coursework in biology, chemistry, physics/engineering, or a related area to be admitted into the program.
 

Our MAT program starts each year in June (Summer Term). The application for graduate admission opens in early September and is due January 15 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
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Essential Information

When I graduated college I reflected on my vision for the world and the world I would want to live in. It was then that I realized that teaching was the right field for me. Teaching is shaping the future of our world and empowering students to pursue their passions and curiosity. Moreover, I decided to teach science because I believe scientific inquiry can be a powerful tool for understanding social justice issues.

Sarosha Hemani, MAT'21 Science Teacher, Central Falls High School, RI
 
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