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With our Secondary Education MAT, you'll become a certified high school teacher.

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Teach the subject you're passionate about with our Master of Arts in Teaching.

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At Rhode Island College, our Secondary Education MAT prepares you to teach grades 9–12 across a wide range of subjects, including general science, biology, chemistry, physics, English, mathematics, and social studies. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for full certification to teach in Rhode Island high schools — and ready to reach, inspire and connect from your first day in the classroom. You may also choose to pursue additional endorsements in English as a Second Language or Special Education, expanding your impact and career opportunities.

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Who Should Earn a Secondary Education MAT?

  • Those who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and wish to become eligible for teacher certification at the high school level
  • Individuals also interested in an introduction to special education and teaching english as a second language
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Our Educational Studies Faculty

We'll guide you as you build the skills to teach all learners and graduate ready to lead and inspire.

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Program Details

Program/Learning Goals

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • explain the Conceptual Framework of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the RIPTS and relevant Rhode Island Department of Education initiatives, and describe their connection and impact on teaching in the public schools
  • describe and apply the roles and responsibilities of how reflective teachers think and act
  • construct, teach and reflect upon lessons and units that model developmentally appropriate practices consonant with professional teaching standards, including the Conceptual Framework of the FSEHD, SPA Standards and the RIPTS
  • select and utilize formal and informal assessment strategies with individuals and groups of students to determine the impact of instruction on learning, to provide feedback and to plan future instruction
  • describe the role and purposes of collaborative relationships with family and community, and plan and apply techniques for involving family in the learning process
  • describe the importance of lifelong professional development and demonstrate competence in accessing information from relevant professional organizations and journals available for continued professional growth opportunities, with emphasis on using available technology
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Department of Educational Studies

In the Department of Educational Studies, we teach you how children grow and develop and help you to use that knowledge to create learning environments and experiences that will benefit children for life.

  • 401-456-8018
  • Horace Mann Hall 339, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02911
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Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus

Associate Professor