The Teaching MAT at Fairleigh Dickinson University is designed for aspiring educators seeking to make a profound impact in diverse educational settings. This comprehensive program equips you with the pedagogical expertise and practical experience necessary for state teacher licensure, preparing you to lead classrooms across early childhood, elementary, or secondary levels, or specialize in English as a Second Language. You will explore critical issues related to diversity in language, culture, and learning, developing the cultural responsiveness and reflective practice essential for today's global society. This undergraduate degree offers a rigorous academic foundation alongside real-world relevance from day one.
You will engage in a dynamic learning experience studied full-time on campus over five years, integrating foundational liberal arts and science coursework with specialized QUEST (EDUC) requirements. Your journey includes progressive field experiences and seminars in professional practice, culminating in advanced graduate-level coursework toward your Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). You will graduate prepared to obtain your instructional certification from the New Jersey Department of Education, equipped with the skills to be a qualified, competent, caring, and technologically proficient professional ready to inspire the next generation.