Master of Arts in Teaching
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree usually requires a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the Bachelor's degree. While the program often requires education classes in order to meet state licensure requirements, it emphasizes advanced course work in a specific academic discipline to enhance one's knowledge in that subject area. Candidates usually spend a semester as a student teacher in order to earn the degree. It differs from the Masters in Education (MEd) degree which usually prepares one to serve as a special education teacher or as an educational administrator.