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Master of Arts in Teaching
Prospective candidates should have a superior undergraduate record and should present evidence of personal qualifications for effective teaching. Those interested in the M.A.T. in secondary or middle school teaching should also possess an appropriate concentration—normally a major—in the subject they wish to teach. For a list of the state-approved licensure areas available, please visit the Education and Child Study website.
All applicants should submit a paper or other piece of work that is illustrative of their writing. Applicants with teaching experience should include a letter of recommendation concerning their teaching.
M.A.T. Tuition & Fees 2022-23
| Application fee | $60 |
| Full academic-year tuition (after Smith award) (12 or more credits per semester) |
$16,000 |
| Part-time academic-year program fee (after Smith award) (8-11 credits per semester) |
$8,000 |
| Summer session tuition | $2,500 |
| Part-time tuition (fee per credit) (fewer than 8 credits per semester) |
$1,830 |
| Health insurance (estimate)* | |
| Coverage beginning August 15 | $2,500 |
| Coverage beginning June 15 (M.A.T. students only) | $2,900 |
*This fee may be waived if you are a U.S. citizen with comparable health insurance that will cover you while in Massachusetts.
Financial Assistance
Scholarship assistance is provided to all students who are admitted to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. If you are interested in a federal student loan, please see the Financial Aid website.
More Information
If you have questions about the M.A.T. program, please contact Lynn Dole, ldole@smith.edu.
