Why Study Secondary Education 7-12
The M.A.T. programs in the College of Education are all nationally accredited. We have great relationships with many school districts in middle Tennessee and are on the cutting edge of changing how teachers are prepared.
In the Secondary Education M.A.T. program you will have a practical and comprehensive liberal arts education. The Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education will provide you with the important skills, pedagogical knowledge, and dispositional requirements for teaching high school students.
Potential students will have a bachelor's degree in one of the major subject areas and enjoy working with adolescents in small and large group settings.
All classes are taught by dynamic and experienced Austin Peay State University faculty who have years of experience in the secondary subject areas and have all worked extensively in teacher education and leadership.
Admission Requirements
For information related to admission requirements please visit the graduate bulletin.
What will I Learn
- Information and content to be an effective teacher of young children.
- Have extensive hands-on practical experiences in the classroom with opportunities to teach young children in individual settings, small groups and as taking the leas as the teacher in the classroom.
Program Information
Secondary Education 7-12 Program Requirements
Teaching: Secondary Education, MAT
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree. APSU recommends that students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board before they enroll in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor.
Please visit the Professional Licensure Disclosure webpage to review specific licensure information for your state and academic program.
