About the course

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) (or Alternative A program) is available to individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in a field other than teacher education. Students eligible for this program do not have a Class B (baccalaureate level) teaching certificate. Students should contact the Teacher Certification Officer and the advisor in the chosen teaching field for an individual evaluation concerning undergraduate deficiencies prior to initial registration in this program. The Alabama State Department of Education requires all applicants for the secondary education alternative fifth year programs to have an academic major in the teaching field or if an academic major is not on the official transcript, 32 semester hours appropriate to the teaching field including at least 19 semester hours of upper-division credit.

　　This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a music-related area who intends to become a music - choral education (P-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Music: Choral Education (P-12). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2024	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2024	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2024	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2025	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2025	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2025	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2026	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2026	Huntsville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama in Huntsville

Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable).

　　GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate teaching field courses and education courses, no grade lower than C.

　　Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam.

　　Program of Study (POS) on file in Education.

　　Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable).

　　GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate teaching field courses and education courses, no grade lower than C.

　　Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam.

　　Program of Study (POS) on file in Education.

　　For admission to the Graduate School, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an approved institution. The following minimum requirements are acceptable to the graduate school, individual colleges and/or departments may require higher grade point averages and test scores or additional or more specific requirements.

　　To qualify for unconditional admission, applicants must satisfy the following minimum criteria:*

　　1. Have a minimum grade-point average of B (3.0) on the undergraduate record, and

　　2. Have a minimum total score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 3.0 on the analytical writing portion. For the English, Nursing, and Public Affairs programs, applicants must have a minimum total score of 410 on the MAT. For business, applicants must have a minimum total score of 500 on the GMAT. TOEFL or IELTS (Non-Native English Speakers) - TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores ? 18 OR IELTS: all sub-scores ? 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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