OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Intensive one-year cohort graduate program leading to Maryland initial teacher certification, featuring a full-year clinical internship in regional public schools.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA in a teaching certification subject area
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Teaching philosophy and diversity statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic/professional recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Maryland Teacher Shortage Grants and MAT Graduate Assistantships covering up to 50% tuition
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $12,400/year in-state, $18,600/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St. Mary's College of Maryland documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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