Harding - Education - Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure

Cannon-Clary College of Education

Tuition for the 2021-2022 school year has been reduced more than 22%!

If you already have a bachelor's degree, Harding's M.A.T. program will grant you a master's degree toward a teaching license at the K-6, 4-8, 7-12 or K-12 grade levels in content areas of your choice.

The following licensure areas are offered:

Elementary Level: Grades K-6

Middle Level: Grades 4-8
Language arts, math, science, social science

Secondary Level: Grades 7-12

Grades K-12:
Art
Foreign Language (French, Latin or Spanish)
Kinesiology/Health
Music (Instrumental or Vocal)
Speech/Drama combination

For those interested in Special Education, there are two options available. Whichever area you choose, you will be granted a master's degree toward a teaching license. Those areas are:

Special Education K-12
Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated B-K Teachers for early childhood-birth to kindergarten are in demand.

What options do I have for completing the program?

Track I: Professional Licensure Track (35 hours)

You can teach full time while pursuing your degree. You must become eligible for and obtain a provisional license in the area of expertise in which you are seeking licensure before you begin teaching.

Track II: Traditional Student Teaching Track (35 hours)

You can follow a traditional teacher preparation program culminating with a semester of student teaching.
Important Policy Statement: Students who are participating in one of the six-credit hour student teaching classes (ELED 6410, MLED 6420, SEED 6510, SEED 6520, SPEC 6550, SPED 6530) are considered to be full-time students.

Admission Requirements

Beginning Summer 2020, the Harding University College Education will use GradCAS - a common application.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete the CAS application and submit appropriate fee.
Request official transcripts (required) from all colleges attended and have them sent to GradCAS.
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
  PO Box 9217
  Watertown, MA 02471
- To expedite a review of your application, you may upload unofficial transcripts.
- Note: An alumnus of Harding University does not need to request an HU transcript; records are on file. You can bypass this requirement in the Academic History quadrant.
Request official scores from the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessment(s) and have them sent to Harding University.
Request three letters of recommendation and have them sent through the CAS recommender portal.
Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) record.
Upload a resume.

GPA AND TEST SCORE INFORMATION

Passing score for Praxis Subject Assessment(s) prior to or during your first semester
Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or 2.9 on the last 60 hours

For GradCAS application related questions:
Phone: 857-304-2086
Email: gradcasinfo@liaisoncas.com

For program related questions:
Harding University
Department of Graduate Studies in Education
Phone: 501-279-4315
Fax: 501-279-4083
Email: mat@harding.edu