Wheaton College Graduate School offers two licenses for Master of Arts programs, the Elementary (1-6) License and the Secondary (6-12) License.
The M.A.T. program is ideal for current undergraduate Wheaton students who want to earn their initial teaching license with an accelerated program or for or subject matter experts who wish to transition into a teaching career.
Our graduates shape the future in public, private, and international schools.
Wheaton undergraduates can complete their M.A.T. by adding an additional year.
Illinois teachers with a master's degree receive a 10% increase in pay.
Or reach out to us anytime at graduate.admissions@wheaton.edu.
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The Wheaton College Graduate School M.A. Teaching degree prepares those seeking an initial teaching license to integrate faith and learning through graduate level experiences from a Christian perspective.
Prospective students are generally those who hold a B.A. in a subject area other than education looking to get a Teacher's License, as well as undergraduate education majors at Wheaton looking to do the accelerated program.
The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed for those seeking an initial teaching license in order to teach in public, private, and/or Christian schools as well as for students considering international ministry and/or teaching. It is not designed for those who already possess a teaching license.
The purpose of this program is to prepare future educators who have a strong liberal arts foundation and have completed a bachelor's degree with a liberal arts major at an accredited institution.
The M.A.T. program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
After completion of the program, each student is eligible for state licensure, while the CAEP makes it relatively easy to become licensed in other states.
In addition, unlike MAT programs in some institutions, Wheaton provides a unique opportunity students to engage in action research during the program. This in turn better prepares them to be a teacher-scholar who can effectively deal with the issues and challenges in a classroom context upon graduation.
Since 1990, students have had the opportunity to do their complete their student teaching placement in various mission and international schools around the world. These placements provide rich cross cultural experiences and unique challenges.
Wheaton is a founding member of the Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council (CCTECC), the organization that helps facilitate the placement of these students.
Our M.A.T. prepares you to educate and lead for human flourishing through coursework in teaching and linguistics, practical classroom learning experiences, and independent research.
Please see the graduate course catalog for current requirements as well as the most up-to-date course numbers, titles, and descriptions.
While your specific requirements will depend on your chosen licensing area, M.A.T. course options include:
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The Wheaton College Graduate School Student Financial Services team can help you understand how much your graduate studies will cost and what loans, scholarships, and other assistance may be available to you.
Learn About Graduate Financial AidInterested in entering this rewarding profession or advancing your current teaching career? Wheaton's M.A.T. program might be right for you. Request more information or start your application today.