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Master of Arts in Teaching

The Bard MAT is an intensive graduate teacher education program leading to a discipline-based Master of Arts in Teaching degree and a New York State initial teacher certification for grades 7–12 in one of five subjects: biology, history (social studies), English literature, mathematics, or Spanish.

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Peta Henry ’17.

Peta Henry ’17, Literature

Director of Professional & Continuing Education, International Institute for the Brain (iBRAIN)

One thing I would like to share with prospective MAT students is that they should always, always be honest with their professors, make friends with at least one to two peers (moral support as you begin those practicum months!), and just believe that you truly will be a good teacher. Bard taught me that we don't just automatically become good teachers; rather, we must actively be aware that it is a journey that requires daily belief in ourselves. Bard is amazing, so truly just make the very best of it! You will come away with more than just a master’s in teaching!

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The Bard MAT is an intensive graduate teacher education program leading to a discipline-based master of arts in teaching degree and New York State Initial Teacher Certification in one of five subjects: biology, history, literature, mathematics, or Spanish. The Bard MAT responds to an urgent need for innovative education. This transformation requires teachers who can help secondary school students develop the thoughtful self-determination that builds from a genuine enthusiasm for learning.

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