The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Elementary Education at the 成人大片 is designed for individuals with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a non-education field who are seeking initial teacher certification to teach elementary school (K-6th grade). This graduate program offers a comprehensive pathway into the teaching profession, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on field experiences in local elementary classrooms.
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Elementary Education at the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is a 39-credit-hour graduate program designed specifically for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to education and are looking to transition into a rewarding teaching career. This program is ideal for those who do not yet hold a teaching certificate or who may currently have a temporary certificate and seek full certification to teach in Florida’s K–6 public schools.
The M.A.T. program equips future educators with a solid foundation in research-based instructional strategies, child development principles, and leadership skills necessary for today’s diverse elementary classrooms. Emphasizing culturally responsive teaching and inclusive practices, students also gain practical knowledge in early childhood education and coaching, preparing them to meet the varied learning needs of young students in dynamic educational settings.
Designed for working professionals and career changers, the program is delivered fully online, offering the flexibility needed to balance coursework with personal and professional commitments. Graduates of the program are prepared to earn Florida teaching certification and enter the classroom with confidence and competence, ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 成人大片. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Application Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
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Important Notes
- The 成人大片Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current 成人大片students should not request 成人大片transcripts. After application submission, the 成人大片requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
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Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
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Letter of intent
This is NOT a program for individuals who already have their U.S. education/teaching state licensure or certification.
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