Master of Arts in Teaching Program

Application Timeline - Fall Admission

(for students who already have a bachelor’s degree)

Application Deadline: October 1, 2007

1 year or more before MAT application deadline

• See Academic Success Coordinator or Content Area Advisor in College of Education
• Consider additional “experiences with adolescents” – especially substitute teaching

·        Recommend taking Praxis I and Praxis II Tests

Spring 2007 Semester

·        Request letters of recommendation

·        Consult again with Content Area Advisor to ensure content preparation is on track

·        Take Praxis I and Praxis II Tests if not done so already

August 2007

• Submit Graduate Application to UAA Enrollment Services
• Request transcripts from other universities (if necessary)

September 2007

• Praxis I needs to be taken by September 1 (earlier dates recommended)
• Last testing opportunity for Praxis II (earlier dates recommended)

October 1, 2007 or before – submit to College of Education:

• MAT Application for Admission
• Resume
• Essay
• Experience with Adolescents
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Initial Content Preparation Review Form

December 1, 2007 or before

·        Notification to Applicants (Admitted or Not Admitted)

January 2008

·        Coursework begins