Bard, A Place to Think - Master of Arts in Teaching

  • One-Year MAT Program

     
    Annandale-on-Hudson
    New York, NY
    Delano, CA

    The Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Bard College takes place over a full calendar year, from June to June.
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  • Two-Year MAT Program

    Part-time option
    Annandale-on-Hudson

    A two-year degree program that accommodates part-time students on an alternative schedule.
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  • Fifth Year MAT Program

    For Bard Undergrads
    Annandale-on-Hudson

    Offered on Bard Main Campus in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, or on-site at one of our partner schools in New York City, NY
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  • Dual Degree MAT/CEP Program

     
    Annandale-on-Hudson

    In partnership with the Bard Center for Environmental Policy (BCEP), students may apply for a two-year dual degree program (master of science in environmental policy and master of arts in teaching).
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All programs of study include integrated course work, student teaching, and independent research, and upon satisfactory completion of these programs, MAT graduates receive a master of arts in teaching degree and a New York State Initial Certificate in Adolescent Education (grades 7-12) within the elective discipline.

Degree Requirements

Candidacy for the master of arts in teaching degree and the New York State 7-12 teaching certificate in a particular academic subject requires satisfactory completion of 59 course credits including:

  • Required education courses
  • Required courses in one of the four disciplines
  • Required student teaching assignments
  • Required research projects: one in the field of education and the other in one of the four disciplines
Grading and Academic Standing

All courses that are not pass/fail are graded on the following scale:

  • A Excellent 4.0
  • B Good 3.0
  • C Competent 2.0
  • D Minimally acceptable 1.0
  • F Unacceptable 0.0

An A, B, or C grade plus (+) or minus (-) indicates that the grade is raised or lowered by 0.3. Students must maintain a B average (3.0 GPA) to remain in good academic standing. Any student whose GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and must demonstrate substantial progress in the next quarter, achieving at least a B average to remain in the program.

Refer to the MAT Student Handbook for more detailed information on academic standing and program requirements.