Overview

The Teaching program at Towson University is designed for those without formal training in the field of education who wish to enter the teaching profession. It is well suited to recent graduates and to those seeking to change careers. Two tracks are available: general education and special education.

MAT Mission Statement

The mission for the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Towson University is to prepare outstanding teachers through a graduate level preparation program that ensures active learning occurs in diverse and inclusive educational environments by:

building upon its unique heritage of excellence in teacher preparation through professional development school partnerships which support mentor and intern professional growth;
modeling, reflecting upon, and refining best practices -- professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills -- to help
develop a repertoire of instructional and assessment strategies;
emphasizing clinical experiences at each stage of preparation;
developing opportunities for candidates to make a positive impact in schools, and
collaborating with schools to meet the needs of diverse learners in a changing world.

Accreditation

Programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Maryland State Department of Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Learning, Development and Diversity

Curriculum and Assessment
Teacher as Researcher
Internship with Seminar
Principles of Learning, Development and Diversity
Curriculum and Assessment
Teacher as Researcher

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

1. Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.

International students must submit their application through the Towson University online application.

2. Submit a copy of your passport.

3. Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record.

If the original language of the records is not English, certified translations are required. If you have completed course work at a post-secondary school (college, university or professional school) you must submit official transcripts or mark sheets from each school attended.

4. Submit test results of English proficiency.

If you are not a native English speaker, you must demonstrate English-language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22170 USD / year

≈ 22170 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

MAT Mission Statement

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Towson

Funding

Scholarships Information

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