Overview

As a STEM teacher, you will be in high demand, with a wide range of career opportunities. Over the last several years, 100 percent of the program graduates have been employed in their field upon completion of the program.

Career

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary STEM Education allows you to teach appropriate courses in grades 8-12. You will prepare to teach through real-world classroom experiences, as well as classes in core education including educational psychology, special education, education policy, literacy, and assessment, and methods/seminar classes. The Secondary STEM Education program at University of Kentucky follows a clinical model and provides you with ample practical experience with a sequence of university research/industry externships, diverse field placements, and student teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology

Special Education

Education Policy

Literacy

Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

143 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline or recognized equivalent
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater
CV
Personal Statement about your career goals and interests
GRE scores must meet the following minimums: Verbal 150; Quantitative 143; Analytical Writing 4.0, or substituted scores on Praxis core skills; PRAXIS (if minimum scores on GRE are not met)
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37326 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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