Do you have a bachelor's degree and want to make an impact in the classroom? Henderson State University's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) can help you obtain your Arkansas standard teaching license while earning a master's degree. Students with a provisional license can earn a starting salary up to $50,000 in Arkansas.
The MAT program is a two year, 36-hour degree emphasizing pedagogy, methodology, classroom management, human growth and development and needs of exceptional children.
MAT General Education Tracks
- Elementary
- Middle Level
- Secondary
MAT Special Education Tracks (online)
Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship is a program that offers aspiring teachers up to $6,000 for tuition and program fees each semester. For every year a student receives funding, the student is required to teach in an Arkansas public school.
Who is eligible?
An applicant must:
- Be an Arkansas resident (at least 12 months prior to enrollment and a US citizen/lawful permanent resident)
- Be enrolled with a participating Teacher Academy institution
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Commit to teaching in an Arkansas public school
**Failure to complete required teaching requirement will result in awarded money converting into a loan that must be repaid by the recipient.
Online and Weekend Classes
As a teacher of record, you will have a full time job. Because of this, we have structured the program to fit your schedule. Classes are taught online and on Saturdays.
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Complete Graduate School application and be admitted to the Graduate School
- Submit passing scores for Praxis II content area exams to the MAT Programs Admissions Link obtained from the MAT Coordinator, Dr. Wright
- Entrance Interview (held during summer MAT Orientation)
- Employment as a teacher of record with a provisional license, special education paraprofessional, or placement in an internship setting
- Completion of ADE background checks
Faculty
MAT faculty will challenge, encourage, and support candidates throughout their academic journey and first years of teaching. Faculty members are or have been licensed teachers.
Contact
Dr. Charlotte White-Wright
Teachers College Dean
870-230-5358