Admission Requirements

The MAT program is designed for college graduates with demonstrated skills and competencies in their fields. The following is a list of requirements for the program:

• Bachelor’s degree in content area of study
• Completed application
• Passing scores on two of the three Florida Teacher Certification Examinations: General Knowledge Test and Subject Area Examinations
• Two reference forms
• Résumé
• Personal statement addressing why the applicant is seeking a teaching career
• TOEFL score for applicants whose primary language is not English

Note: Application and admittance to The University of Tampa Master of Arts in Teaching program is not a guarantee of employment from either Florida school districts or The University of Tampa. Full-time employment is based on successfully completing the school district interview and hiring process.

• Must hold a current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate, bachelor’s degree in an area of education, statement of eligibility for Florida Professional Teaching Certificate or professional teaching certificate from another state
• GPA of at least a 3.0 from an accredited college or university
• Completed application
• Application fee of $40
• Two reference forms
• Résumé
• Personal statement addressing the reason for seeking an advanced degree
• TOEFL for those applicants whose primary language is not English

• Completed application
• Application fee of $40
• Official transcripts for all previous college work received directly from each institution
• Two reference forms
• Résumé
• Personal statement addressing the reason for seeking an advanced degree
• TOEFL for those applicants whose primary language is not English
• Interview (optional)