Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Secondary Education

Designed for career changers and working professionals who are aspiring educators looking to channel their skills and knowledge toward teaching.

  • Delivered entirely online depending on area of interest
  • Program begins Fall 2025 - contact our graduate recruiter for a quick evaluation!
  • Priority Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
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Features

Entirely Online | 31-35 Credits 
  • Tailored for graduates of non-teaching majors who apire to become a teacher - you'll fulfill Iowa's secondary licensure requirements while learning from award-winning faculty.
  • The curriculum covers teaching methods, core educator skills, and hands-on clinical experiences.
  • Flexible online courses let you complete the program on your schedule.
  • Step into a high-demand, fulfilling career and discover opportunities as a teacher, leader, and educator in Iowa.

Here to Help

Before applying, we recommend prospective students connect with our Graduate Recruiter to evaluate completed coursework and experience. Cheryl will help you determine your next steps for becoming a teacher. Complete the Request Information form to connect with Cheryl!

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Cheryl Meller

Graduate Recruitment & Event Coordinator
College of Education

janelle.finke@uni.edu 
319-273-6255

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Janelle Finke

Enrollment Contact
Online & Distance Education

janelle.finke@uni.edu 
319-273-7740

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Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered online, using Blackboard, a dynamic learning management system that will enhance your experience and create community. 

In addition, in-school clinical experiences and student teaching are required.

Course rotation coming soon!

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Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Serve as a highly-skilled middle and high school teacher in the state of Iowa.
  • Pathways for graduates of non-teaching degrees, such as English, business, movement and exercise science, and history, are readily available. Other content areas are also available upon consultation.
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Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
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Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered online, using Blackboard, a dynamic learning management system that will enhance your experience and create community. 

In addition, in-school clinical experiences and student teaching are required.

Course rotation coming soon!

Students meeting online through Zoom
Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Serve as a highly-skilled middle and high school teacher in the state of Iowa.
  • Pathways for graduates of non-teaching degrees, such as English, business, movement and exercise science, and history, are readily available. Other content areas are also available upon consultation.
Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony
Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
Student smiling receiving help from staff member

To be admitted, students must have:

  • 2.75 GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Division of Graduate Studies.

Along with the application, students must submit: 

  • Personal statement highlighting why you want to be a teacher, what strengths you bring, and what concerns you may have
  • CV/Resume
  • Documentation of 10 hours volunteering or working in a school setting
  • Transcripts
     

Next Steps


Express Interest

Complete our online information request form. We'll reach out to discuss the next steps to becoming a teacher!


Transcript Evaluation

Our Graduate Recruiter will evaluate your transcript and determine which courses you'll need to satisfy the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requirements.


Apply Now

Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.

 

 

Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.