Teaching (MAT)
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Application Requirements
Competitive merit scholarships are available for the most qualified applicants. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at time of acceptance; there is no separate application.
Applicants are expected to submit a completed application file that includes the following:
- A completed online application
- Current résumé
- Statement of purpose (500 words or more) that addresses the following: Explain why you think teaching is right for you. What questions about teaching and learning are most important to you? What would you like your students to gain from your classroom?
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
- One of the following: GRE score report, MAT score report, MTEL score report, or proof of registration for the MTEL (the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) is preferred. If you have questions about which MTEL to take, please contact Graduate Studies Admission at 617-521-2915.)
- Official college transcripts from every college or university attended.
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant's first language and the applicant does not hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction.
- Non-refundable application fee of $35 (payable to Simmons University)
- An interview is not required, but if you would like to learn more about the program or set up an interview, please contact Graduate Studies Admission at 617-521-2915
NOTE - The Simmons University Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) to lead to initial teaching licensure for Elementary Education (grades 1-6) in Massachusetts. Please be prepared to respond to the following question in your application:
Which student-teaching experience are you interested in?
- Semester-long practicum (meets state requirements for initial license)
- Full-year internship (exceeds state requirements for initial license - ideal for those who want additional time in a classroom before becoming licensed)
Application Deadlines
Graduate Studies Admission Office has a rolling admission policy. Apply early for priority consideration for admission and financial aid. To meet priority application deadlines, completed application files should be submitted by the following dates:
- Summer: May 1
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
Admission may be deferred for up to two semesters, after which applicants must reapply.
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