What is the difference between the MT, MAT and MEd degrees?
The MT and MAT degrees are designed to allow degree candidates to earn an initial teaching certificate. The MEd is designed for certified teachers to pursue graduate studies and earn a master’s degree (you can not be admitted to the MEd without a teaching certificate or it’s equivalent including teaching experience). The MT is designed for students who complete an undergraduate degree at USC including undergraduate core education course requirements. The MAT is designed for any student who has completed a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate major (or has undergraduate coursework equivalent to that major) for an initial certification program.
