Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Technology Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for teachers of Technology Education (Technology, Engineering, and Design) provides teachers with an initial license. This online program complies with INTASC, CAEP, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and the standards of achievement for 21st Century learners. This program will prepare graduate students to provide instructional leadership and to capably deliver technology education to the public schools.

Teacher Education Licensure: Completing this master’s degree and obtaining a teaching license are separate processes. Admission to this master’s program does not guarantee admission to the Educator Preparation Licensure Program. To be recommended for licensure, candidates must first be formally admitted to the Educator Preparation Program. Failure to complete the Educator Preparation admission requirements during the first semester of enrollment may result in the student’s inability to register for certain required courses. Applicants and current students should visit the College of Education for guidance on specific requirements for graduation and licensure test/assessment requirements.

Specializations (or Careers)

Secondary Educator

Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the MAT - Technology Education degree, you must have:

BS or BA degree from an AACSB - accredited College or University
24 credit hours of content related coursework
Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.80
Well-written Statement of Purpose outlining career goals in Technology Education
Three (3) recommendations (professional and academic only; personal recommendations such as family, friends, church members, etc. are not acceptable.)
Official transcript from all colleges and universities attended
No current teaching license (other than temporary or residential)
GRE - not required

Program Requirements

The MAT - Mathematics Education degree has the following program requirements.

Thirty (30) hours of coursework
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Pass Praxis II Exam
- Technology Education (Career - Technical Education) Test Code 5051
Two semesters of clinical practice experience
- Clinical I: 60 hours
- Clinical II: Full instructional day for the entire semester
Pass edTPA portfolio

Residency License

North Carolina has a new alternate pathway to becoming a professional educator called the Residency License. This route allows qualified individuals to obtain a teaching position and begin teaching right away as a Resident while obtaining a clear professional educator's license. North Carolina A&T State University's MAT Program is an approved NC DPI Educator Preparation Program and offers the Residency License in all 12 MAT concentrations. The Residency License:

Requires employment in NC public schools and enrollment in NC approved educator preparation program
All Residency License applications must be submitted via the NCDPI Online Licensure system by an NC employing school system

For more information, visit: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program

Professional Licensure Disclosure

If you reside outside of North Carolina and are interested in completing an online or distance-education program with North Carolina A&T State University that leads to a professional license or certification in your home state, it is imperative that you understand the regulations and requirements for your home state PRIOR to enrolling in any academic program.

N.C. A&T’s Teacher Education programs meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina and are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The University is in the process of determining the licensure requirements for its professional licensure programs but a determination has not been made whether N.C. A&T’s Teacher Education programs meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification for the following states and territories.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

For more information, contact the licensing board in your state of residence or the NC SARA Teacher Education Directory for information about licensing in your state.

Mailing Address

The University's mailing address is:

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411

Learn more about professional licensure at https://www.nc-sara.org/resources/professional-licensure.

Contact Information

For program-related questions:

Cailisha Petty, Ph.D.
MAT Coordinator
Department of Educator Preparation
College of Education
mrspetty@ncat.edu
336-285-4417

Vincent Childress, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Ed
College of Science and Technology
childres@ncat.edu
336-285-3096

For assistance with the admissions process:

The Graduate College
grad@ncat.edu
336-285-2366

For assistance with the registration process:

Trevor Taylor, Student Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3798 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll-Free)

Toni McRae, Business Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3811 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll-free)