Overview

This Teaching Elementary program at Frostburg State University is an accelerated teacher certification option providing a master's degree and consists of two distinct options:

Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary

Complete this 12-month program that includes extensive field experiences and be ready to take the helm of a grade 1-6 classroom. Students with a bachelor's degree in any field may qualify. Prerequisites for this program may be required and will be identified upon review of the student's transcript. Students are admitted in May and stay continuously enrolled until the following May.;

Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary

This program is ideal for those who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in art, biology, chemistry, physics, math, English, a foreign language, music, or social studies. Earn an education degree with extensive field experience in one year and be ready to teach in a middle or high school classroom grades 7-12. Students complete the program in 12 months, beginning in May and ending in May.

Highlights

Complete the MAT – Elementary program at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown located at 32 W. Washington St. in Hagerstown, Md.
Complete the MAT– Secondary program on the Frostburg main campus located in Frostburg, Md.
MAT – Secondary: Meet the educational requirements to gain Maryland certification in secondary education (7-12). Students entering the content specialization for Art, World languages and Music become certified to teach PreK through 12. This program is designed for 12-months of full-time study.
MAT – Elementary: Meet the educational requirements to gain Maryland certification in elementary education i(1-6) in 12-months of study.
Gain the skills required to be an educational leader.
Complete your practicum in a local school in Allegany, Garrett, Washington or Frederick counties. Students will spend 100 days of the school year in teaching practicum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practices of Research
Materials for Teaching Reading
Human Movement & Physical Activities for the Elementary Classroom
Process and Acquisition
Developmental Theory & Experiential Growth
Adapting Instruction in Diverse Classrooms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with 2.75 – 2.99 can be considered on a provisional basis. GPA’s under 2.75 can be considered but must go through a Unit Monitoring committee process within the College of Education to be considered special admission status. Those with under a 2.75 will be required to provide additional items for committee review including personal statement, letters of reference and possibly additional coursework or related work experience information.
Completion of supplemental application materials to include:
(3) references
personal statement
resume
Interview – Early interviews are held in November and late interview dates are held in March and April for a May program start. We recommend applications be submitted as early as possible to allow FSU to help guide you through the application process.
Deadline for Application April 1 for the Summer (May) admission date.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18900 USD / year

≈ 18900 USD / year
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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 USD / month

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