MA, Teaching
If you completed our SJSU Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential Program within the last 6 years, have received your Preliminary Credential from CTC, and want to add a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), then we invite you to apply to our new MAT program. Note: Coursework is valid for 7 years, if your coursework is older than 7 years, you may have to repeat courses.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts
- Submit transcripts for your undergraduate and credential coursework. Unofficial transcripts
are acceptable.
- Submit transcripts for your undergraduate and credential coursework. Unofficial transcripts
are acceptable.
- Statement of Purpose
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In a maximum of 500 words, address the following in your statement of purpose:
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How does your interest in returning to complete the MAT degree align with the Lurie College of Education Strategic Plan and the Teacher Education Department Vision and Mission [pdf]?
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How will your completion of the MAT program help you to serve your communities (classroom, school, and/or beyond)?
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- Proof of Teaching Position
- Submit a brief letter from your school’s principal on school letterhead.
- Submit a brief letter from your school’s principal on school letterhead.
- Letter of Recommendation
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Submit one (1) letter of recommendation, addressed to the Department of Teacher Education. A letter of recommendation submitted as part of a job application is not appropriate for the MAT application. The letter must:
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Be specific to returning for the Master’s in Teaching (MAT)
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Indicate specific qualifications for a graduate program
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Indicate potential to contribute in the future
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Be from people in a supervisory role who have known you in a professional or educational setting
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Speak to your ability to work with people, experience with youth, your work ethic, your intellectual capabilities, and / or other characteristics pertinent to teaching
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Go to the Deadlines webpage of the Graduate Admissions website for Cal State Apply application submission due dates. You should plan to upload required department documents well before the deadlines.