The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is a 36-hour master’s program designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree, can demonstrate content knowledge, and who want to teach.

The M.A.T. provides preparation for the following Arkansas teaching licensure areas:

• Grades 4-8: Math, English, Social Studies or Science (You must select two content areas)
• Grades 4-12: Computer Science
• Grades K-12: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Art, Drama/Speech, Physical Education/ Health, or Foreign Languages
• Grades 7-12: English, Math Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Physics/Mathematics, Drama, or Speech,
• Career Education Grades 4-12: Business Technology
• Career Education Grades 7-12: Agriculture Science & Tech, Family and Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology

This program includes two transition points. At each transition point, students meet with a faculty advisor to monitor progress in the program, and to discuss dispositional and professional growth goals. Transition points occur:

1. After the completion of 18 hours in the program.
2. Prior to enrolling for internship

Successful completion of John Brown University’s Master of Arts in Teaching prepares the student for licensure in the state of Arkansas. While the teacher education program at John Brown University fulfills Arkansas teacher licensure requirements, John Brown University does not guarantee nor can it confirm that programs that fulfill Arkansas teacher licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license in a state other than Arkansas, need to contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they expect to teach before beginning a course of study. The majority of states automatically grant initial licensure to graduates of CAEP accredited Education programs. In addition, most states will grant initial licensure to individuals licensed in the state of Arkansas.

Student Learning Outcomes

Candidates will pass the appropriate Praxis II Content test for the teaching license they are pursuing prior to admission.

Candidates must demonstrate that they have the skills to be licensed to teach in the state of Arkansas.

Candidates will demonstrate appropriate ethical decision making skills.

Candidates will demonstrate a positive effect on student achievement, and understand their efficacy in the classroom.

Candidates will demonstrate their readiness to teach by obtaining a teaching license.

Requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.T.) in Teaching degree