Program Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Harris, 204 Withers Building
Email: harrisl@winthrop.edu
Phone: 803/323-2588
The MAT Accelerated program is a fast-paced option designed for students who began
education coursework as an undergraduate. MAT Accelerated students complete courses
required for teaching certification in the summer, fall, and spring. The accelerated
option is for recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in the fields of art, biology,
chemistry, dance, English, French, math, social studies, Spanish, and theatre.
Application Deadline: February 15 for summer admission. This program only admits students one time per year, in the summer.
| MAT, Accelerated Option Content Areas |
| Art (K-12) |
| Biology |
| Chemistry |
| Dance (K-12) |
| English |
| French (K-12) |
| Mathematics |
| Social Studies |
| Spanish (K-12) |
| Theatre (K-12) |
*Applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply to our traditional Master of Arts in Teaching program.
PLEASE REVIEW: Important information about the required PRAXIS Exams
Financial Assistance
Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships are available to fully-admitted graduate students. In addition, a special grant-funded scholarship and stipend program is available to those pursuing Math or Biology teacher certification. The WISE program (Winthrop Initiative for STEM Educators) will provide $10,000 scholarships and stipends to eligible MAT students who agree to teach in high-need schools upon graduation. The WISE website provides complete details and application information.
