Many people come to teaching through another field, be it biology, physics, mathematics, art, English, foreign languages and much more. Their unique talents in these fields can be paired with a desire to teach, leading to a rewarding career in a high-demand profession. 
 
Undergraduate students interested in teaching middle school, high school or K12 areas can be part of a “pre-teacher” pathway in which they begin working toward their teacher certification through our 4+1 program. Through this program, students complete their bachelor’s degree in the area of study of their choosing and a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree within a five-year timeframe. 

Program features:

• Students in this program are able to take foundational courses in education while earning their bachelor’s degree in their academic content area. 
• Students also have the option of completing the 4+1 education courses as part of a minor in education.
• The 4+1 also allows students to take graduate coursework as an undergraduate, which allows for the two degrees to be completed within the five-year timeframe.
• Students completing the program will hold a bachelor’s degree, Master of Arts in Teaching and teacher certification in one calendar year!
• All academic majors are welcome to apply.
• Certification pathways include:
  • Middle School: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies 
  • High School: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Math, Physics, Social Studies
  • K12: Art, French, German, Spanish