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MAT in Alternative Teacher Licensure

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Western Illinois University

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Alternative Teacher Licensure is a two year residency program wherein candidates are hired by a school district on a provisional teaching license, are paid as the instructor of record, and take courses in the School of Education over that two year period. Assuming a candidate is successful, she or he will earn a full Professional Educator License and a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree at the end of that two year residency period. Currently, WIU's School of Education offers this program for those interested in K-21 Special Education, Secondary Math, Secondary Science, Elementary Education, and Secondary English.

Program Key Stats

$22900 (Annual Cost)



59 %

Eligibility Criteria


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500
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Additional Information & Requirements

Transcripts from the previously attended schools, Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, English language profeciency test scores (minimum score of 71 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS), 2 letters of recommendations, Resume

Career Options

  • Educationist
  • Resracher
  • Teacher
  • Counselor

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