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Winthrop's Admissions Team is working hard to provide you with options
to learn more about Life as an Eagle. Please check our Visit Page to sign up for one of our Virtual Admissions Experiences.
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us:
Phone: 803/323-2191
Email: Admissions@winthrop.edu
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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 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.
Application Deadline: February 15 for summer admission. This program only admits students one time per year, in the summer.
MAT, Accelerated Pathway Content Areas |
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 |
Spanish (K-12) |
Special Education (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.
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