The M.A.T. in Biology is for students with a biology background looking to transition
into a career in education. The program covers teaching methods and curriculum preparation
necessary to be an effective instructor and also leads to licensure to teach grades
9-12. The program leads to a recommendation for an initial and advanced license from the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Students will also expand their biology background in the classroom and diverse ecosystems
like the Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory.
This program requires applicants to provide evidence of research such as an undergraduate
thesis of an in-depth research paper.
The M.A.T. in Biology is is a 42-semester hour program that will develop your skills
as a teacher and increase your understanding of biology. Students will take courses
like Foundations of Teacher Leadership in a Diverse Society; Child and Adolescent
Development; Advanced Science Methods; and Methods for Teaching in Content Areas.
The program also includes practical experience during an semester-long internship
paired with a seminar course. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation
of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Where You'll Go
WCU鈥檚 M.A.T. graduates will be eligible to teach biology in grades 9-12. The National
Education Association states the average salary for North Carolina public school teachers
is $47,783 for the 2014-15 school year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting
a 6% increase in high school teacher hirings by 2022. There are also a number of opportunities
across the nation and internationally for primary and secondary teachers.
More About Our Master of Arts in Teaching in Biology
The M.A.T. program at 蘑菇短视频is designed for individuals with strong academic backgrounds
who aspire to become classroom teachers. It blends advanced coursework in teaching
methods, curriculum development, and content-specific studies, leading to initial
and advanced educator licensure in North Carolina. Candidates gain practical experience
through classroom internships and develop the skills needed to support and inspire
students in diverse learning environments. The program welcomes degree holders from
a variety of fields who are motivated to become reflective, effective educators.
The MAT program equips degree-holders from diverse academic backgrounds to deepen
their subject expertise and pursue advanced teaching credentials. Enrollment is subject
to academic performance, prerequisite completion, and assessment of teaching potential.
The Professional Core is the foundation for all MAT candidates, providing essential
knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective, reflective, and inclusive teaching.
This 18-hour sequence ensures candidates develop leadership, research, assessment,
and instructional strategies to succeed in today鈥檚 diverse classrooms.
Concentrations within the MAT allow you to specialize further in your field of interest.
Each concentration area complements the Professional Core and includes targeted coursework,
field experiences, and preparation for North Carolina teacher licensure.
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