Can we use grant funds to create a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program with certification?
A. A MAT program will not be considered for awards under this grant. Current grant awards will go toward the development of four-year, undergraduate teacher certification programs. An essential element of UTeach is that degree plans exist so that students can realistically complete secondary teacher certification in four years along with a degree in mathematics, science, or computer science. Grantees who have current 5-year undergraduate programs will have several years to convert to the UTeach four-year program. If current state policies make it difficult to implement four-year programs,letters from the Governor and other state officials must demonstrate commitment for modifying state requirements and reducing the burden for certification.
