Teacher working with two students in a classroom

Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education

Bear Paw Representing Apply Now

APPLY NOW

Computer icon representing program format

Blended Program

Book icon representing number of credits

36 Credits

Dollar sign representing tuition

$567/cr.

Calendar icon representing admissions deslines

Priority Deadline: March 1 (Summer Semester Start Encouraged)

checklist representing test requirements

Passing Praxis Core Score Required

About the Program

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Secondary Education is an accelerated teacher licensure program that prepares students for initial teacher certification. The program offers secondary school (grades 6–12) concentrations in English, Social Studies, Life Science, Physical Science, Math, and Foreign Languages.

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Format

The MAT is a blended program with a low residency requirement. Although students may be required to come to campus in Orono, ME, the majority of MAT classes are held online.

In-school placements and student-teaching practicums typically occur within the surrounding areas of Orono, ME, or Portland, ME, with mentor teachers and faculty supervision. However, accommodations can be made for students who need placements at other locations in Maine.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Master of Arts in Teaching online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

Photo of Amanda Cupps

Amanda Cupps, M.Ed.

UMaineOnline Senior Advisor

207.370.4199 amanda.cupps@maine.edu

Schedule a Meeting

Student Experiences

…UMaine’s online MAT program is tailored in such a way that I could balance work, school, and family life. 
Hear More
Adam K.
Thanks to the MAT program, I believe the future of education in Maine will be bright.
Hear More
Micheal C.

Curriculum

The following courses are required (21 credits):

  • EDT 520: Digital Age Teaching and Learning Methods (3 credits) Fall and Spring
  • EHD 501: Sociocultural Contexts of Education: History, Diversity, and Critical Multiculturalism (3 credits) Summer
  • EHD 504: Teaching and Assessing for Student Learning in the Secondary School (3 credits) Summer
  • EHD 511: Classroom-Based Prevention and Intervention: Supporting Positive Behavior and Academic Achievement (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • ERL 537: Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 credits) Summer
  • SED 500: Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3 credits) Fall and Summer
  • One teaching methods class in a content area:
    • EMA 505: Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (3 credits) Fall
    • ERL 541: Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary School (3 credits) Fall
    • ESC 552: Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3 credits) Fall
    • ESS 551: Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School (3 credits) Fall
    • MLC 566: The Teaching of Modern Languages (3 credits) Fall

Choose two courses in a content area (6 credits):

  • English
  • Science
  • Math
  • Physical Science
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages

The following courses are required (9 credits):

  • EHD 657: Education Practicum (in-school setting) (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • EHD 693: Educational Internship (in-school setting) (6 credits) Fall and Spring

Admissions

Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1 to start during the Summer semester. It’s possible to start during other semesters, but completing the program may take more than a year.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    Applications with a GPA below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to detail their suitability for the program and explain any extenuating circumstances or subsequent growth areas in their essay.
  • Passing Praxis Core scores (Reading: 156, Mathematics: 150, and Writing 162)

The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
    Applications with a GPA below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to detail their suitability for the program and explain any extenuating circumstances or subsequent growth areas in their essay.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Copy of Praxis Core score
Bear Paw with Apply in the center
APPLY NOW

Careers

Our alums teach at schools throughout Maine and beyond. We prepare passionate teachers to make a difference in their communities and students’ lives.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are projected to be 67,100 jobs for high school teachers annually from 2022 to 2032 and 42,000 jobs for middle school teachers annually from 2022 to 2032. The median annual wage for middle and secondary teachers was $64,290-$65,220 in May 2023, higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations of $48,060.

NC-SARA Statement

This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories and the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.