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Master of Arts in Teaching in Italian

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Italian is a program of initial and professional certification combined into a 42-credit master’s program. It is designed for candidates who have a major in the language or equivalent in the language of certification. Candidates take the OPI and WPT in Italian with scores at least advanced low on both prior to admission. The MAT program consists of two phases: 24 credits for Initial Certification and 18 credits of Master’s level coursework: 9 credits of World Language Education and 9 credits in Italian leading to Professional Certification in the language. The Initial Certification segment can be completed in 3 semesters for candidates who begin studying in the spring semester. Candidates may register for the 18 credits in World Language Education (SEYS) and Italian after completing the 24 credits for initial certification.

Admissions at a Glance
Fall Deadline  July 15
Spring Deadline December 15
Extended Deadline None
Letters of Reference 2
Essay 500 Words
TOEFL (IBT) 100
IELTS 7
PTE 68
GRE No
GMAT No
Accepts Non-Matric Yes

Requirements for Matriculation

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.

  1. An interview may be requested
  2. OPI and WPT scores at least advanced low in Italian

Requirements for Non-Matriculation

Students are to follow the college’s requirements for non-matriculation​.