Program Description

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in the Biological Sciences is available through The College of Arts & Science at Miami University. It is a cooperative program offered by the Departments of Botany, Microbiology, and Zoology. This program is designed for K-12 teachers who want a part-time, non-thesis masters program conducted primarily during the summer months when teachers are out of school. We have a program track for high school biology teachers and one for elementary school teachers, who generally have little or no formal background in biology. Those who teach in middle schools should contact the MAT Program Director to discuss which track would best fit their background, interests and aspirations. This 32 credit hour degree program can be completed in three or four summers, with students typically taking 8 credit hours per summer.

Please be sure to examine all the information for the appropriate program track. Either click on the underlined text in the paragraph above, or use a link in the left margin.

If you wish to start the program in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, or Summer 2008, you may submit application materials now. A completed application form and two official copies of your college transcripts should be sent directly to the Graduate School Office. You may apply online, or you may download an application form, complete it and mail it in. For more information, visit the Graduate School website, or go directly to the Graduate School Admission web page.

No other materials are needed for appllication (the MAT program does not require GRE scores or letters of recommendation).

Ohio TEAM Scholarship

Miami University is now offering the Ohio Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship, which is designed to assist licensed K-12 educators working toward the MAT (or other graduate) degree and/or taking courses or workshops as part of professional development plans. Courses can be taken on any Miami University campus (Hamilton, Middletown, or Oxford). The Ohio TEAM Scholarship provides a 50% reduction of tuition and fees (instructional fee, general fee, technology fee, and Miami Metro Fee).

Any educator who meets these requirements will be eligible for the 50 percent scholarship:

• Educator is a full time teacher or administrator in an Ohio school district or school (public, private or charter).

• Educator holds a provisional or professional license or holds a standard certificate issued by the State of Ohio.

• Educator is a resident of the State of Ohio.

• Degree(s) or course(s) or continuing education workshop(s) is part of the educator's approved professional development plan.

Applications are available at: http://www.muohio.edu/eap/team_scholarship

Spring 2008 scholarship applications will be accepted until December 15.

Additional Information

For more information about the MAT program, admissions policies and procedures, or the Ohio TEAM Scholarship, please contact the MAT Program Director, Dr. John R. Stevenson, by email stevenjr@muohio.edu, or by phone 513-529-5427.