The MAT Accelerated program (MAT-5 program) is a fast-paced option for Winthrop 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
pathway requires recent Winthrop graduates to have a minor in Educational Studies
and a bachelor's degree in the fields of art, biology, chemistry, dance, educational
studies, English, French, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, Spanish,
or theatre.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Lisa Harris, 204 Withers Building
803/323-2588
Applicants to the MAT, Accelerated Pathway must have completed an undergraduate degree in the discipline with the Educational Studies minor or the BS in Educational Studies major. The baccalaureate degree from Winthrop University must have been completed within one year of beginning the program.
Time to completion: 1 year
Total Credits: 30
Eligibility: Current Winthrop students or recent Winthrop graduates
Format: Campus-based
Art (K-12)
Biology
Chemistry
Dance (K-12)
Early Childhood (PK-3)
Elementary Education (2-6)
English
French (K-12)
Mathematics
Middle Level Education (5-8)
Physical Education (K-12)
Social Studies
Special Education (K-12)
Theatre (K-12)
Accelerated MAT Program Deadline: February 15 for summer admission.
This program only admits students one time per year, in the summer.
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Note: All admission materials must be received by the Graduate School office before an application will be reviewed |
The online Graduate School application with the non-refundable application fee
Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly to Winthrop's Graduate School office from the issuing institution(s). These official undergraduate transcript(s) will allow the department to confirm all content requirements have been completed.
Undergraduate major in art, biology, chemistry, dance, educational studies, English, French, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, Spanish, or theatre;
Educational Studies minor or BS in Educational Studies major. Consult the "minors" section of the current undergraduate catalog for more details
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Passing score on Praxis Subject Assessment content area exam
Meet all additional requirements based on the content area.
Students who have ever been removed from or received an unsatisfactory or failing grade in a school field placement or internship must provide a statement about the circumstances to be considered as part of the application. This statement must address the areas of concern from the field placement or internship, goals for the upcoming field experiences and internship, should they be admitted, and steps candidates will take to meet the established goals.”
See required admission content requirements.
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*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.
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