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Different Paths Lead to the Same Goal

There are three paths our MAT students can choose among to complete their degree. The path you choose will reflect your learning goals and personal timeline. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss which path is best for you, use the contact information to the right to contact us!

4+1

4 Years to Complete Bachelor’s Degree & MAT Prerequisites

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1 Year to Complete MAT Program

Sample 5-Year Curriculum

    • Appropriate passing test score
    • High school GPA of 3.25 or higher
    • First year seminar
    • 2 core courses
    • 1 education course
    • Intro to Psychology
    • 1 course to start major
    • 2 electives/teaching content courses
    • 2 core courses
    • 2 education courses
    • 3 courses in major
    • 1 elective/teaching content course
    • 2 core courses
    • 2 education courses
    • 4 courses in major
    • 2 education courses
    • 4 courses in major
    • St. Mary’s Project
    • 10-month MAT program (July – May)

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3+1

3 Years to Complete Bachelor’s Degree & MAT Prerequisites

+

1 Year to Complete MAT Program

Sample 4-Year Curriculum

    • Appropriate passing test score
    • High school GPA of 3.25 or higher
    • 4-5 on at least 3 AP exams or at least 12 college credits
    • First year seminar
    • 2 core courses
    • 1 education course
    • Intro to Psychology
    • 2 course to start major
    • 1 elective
    • 1 core course
    • 2 core courses
    • 2 education courses
    • 4 courses in major
    • 2 electives/teaching content courses
    • 1 core course
    • 3 education courses
    • 4 courses in major
    • St. Mary’s Project
    • 10-month MAT program (July – May)

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2+1

2 Years to Complete Bachelor’s Degree & MAT Prerequisites

+

1 Year to Complete MAT Program

Sample 3-Year Curriculum

    • Appropriate passing test score
    • Transfer GPA of 3.25 or higher
    • AA or AAT degree
    • At least 64 credits of coursework
    • Core 301
    • 2 education courses
    • Intro to Psychology
    • 5 courses in major
    • 1 elective/teaching content course
    • 1 education course
    • 2 education courses
    • 5 courses in major
    • 2 electives/teaching content courses
    • 10-month MAT program (July – May)

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