The Bard MAT curriculum leads to a master of arts in teaching degree and New York State Secondary Teacher Certification (grades 7-12) in one of five subject areas (Biology, History/ Social Studies, Literature/ English, Mathematics, and Spanish). The Program integrates graduate study in the subject area with graduate coursework in education
and extensive teaching apprenticeships in area partner schools.
and extensive teaching apprenticeships in area partner schools.
Course Work
Bard MAT gives equal time to developing your subject area expertise as well as your knowledge of adolescent literacies, curriculum planning, school cultures, and innovative pedagogies. MAT students will study their subject matter and pedagogy, carry out an independent research project in their discipline, and put their learning into practice as an apprentice teacher. Education courses and descriptions are listed under the discipline coursework for each subject area.
Research Projects
All MAT students complete a substantive research Project in their academic discipline (Academic Research Project). The project is presented at a group symposium during the closing weeks of the Program.