Education: Online M.A.T.
Earn your graduate degree and initial Massachusetts teaching licensure through our 12-month online master of arts in teaching programs in Elementary STEM Education and Middle School Math or Science.

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Questions about your application?
Contact us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
gradadmissions@tufts.edu
Elementary Education with a focus on STEM
The elementary education program at Tufts prepares candidates for licensure in grades 1-6. Our immersive program specifically focuses on how approaches to STEM instruction can be infused across the elementary curriculum. Candidates who complete this degree will be uniquely qualified at the elementary level. The 33-credit program can be completed in 12 months of full-time study.
Middle School Education in Math or Science
The middle school education program prepares candidates interested in teaching Science or Mathematics at the middle school level (5-8). Applicants must have prior coursework in their concentration areas of math or science to be eligible for licensure. Candidates will graduate from the online program as thoughtful, competent and reflective educators who are prepared to embrace the intellectual work of classroom teaching. The 30-credit program can be completed in 12 months of full-time study.
Online M.A.T. Program Highlights:
- 2, 3-day on-campus residencies, as required for licensure, where online students come together with faculty to prepare for upcoming course and practicum work.
- 8-month placement in a school to do deep, immersive classroom-based learning and practicum work. Placement occurs concurrently with coursework.
- Become part of a learning community at a top ranked university to launch your teaching career.
Application Deadline
Fall: January 2
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the availability of standardized testing, GRE test scores will be optional for students applying to this program for Fall 2021 admissions.
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
- Middle/High School M.A.T candidates: two of the three letters of recommendation should be from academic professionals representing the subject area in which the applicant is seeking licensure.