If you already have a bachelor's degree, Harding's MAT program will grant you a master's degree toward a teaching license at the K-6, 4-8, 7-12 or K-12 grade levels in content areas of your choice.
The following licensure areas are offered:
Elementary Level: Grades K-6
Middle Level: Grades 4-8
English language arts, math, science, social science
Secondary Level: Grades 7-12
Grades K-12:
Art
Foreign Language (French, Latin or Spanish)
Kinesiology/Health
Music (Instrumental or Vocal)
Speech/Drama combination
For those interested in Special Education, there are two options available. Whichever area you choose, you will be granted a master's degree toward a teaching license. Those areas are:
Special Education K-12
Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated B-K Teachers for early childhood, birth to kindergarten, are in demand.
Track I: Provisional Licensure Track (35 hours)
You can teach full time while pursuing your degree. You must become eligible for and obtain a provisional license in the area of expertise in which you are seeking licensure before you begin teaching.
Track II: Traditional Student Teaching Track (35 hours)
You can follow a traditional teacher preparation program culminating with a semester of student teaching.
Important Policy Statement: Students who are participating in one of the six-credit hour student teaching classes (ELED 6410, MLED 6420, SEED 6510, SEED 6520, SPEC 6550, SPED 6530) are considered to be full-time students.
Educator Licensing Disclosure Statement
Harding University’s Cannon-Clary College of Education provides state-approved educator programs of study that, along with other qualifying criteria, allow candidates to apply for respective educator licenses in the state of Arkansas. If a candidate qualifies for and receives an educator license from the state of Arkansas, he or she may then be eligible for license reciprocity with other states. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to determine what requirements may be in place in the state they choose to apply for a license. The programs of study may not, however, necessarily meet other states’ requirements for licensing in those states. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ascertain what program and state requirements will be necessary in the state they choose to apply for an educator license. Each jurisdiction has its own criteria and procedures for licensure and requirements vary.
*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.
Please direct questions to:
Harding University
Department of Graduate Studies in Education
Phone: 501-279-5726
Fax: 501-279-4083
Email: mat@harding.edu
The MAT program consists of 35 hours. Please see the curriculum plan for more information.
MAT Curriculum Plan for Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated (B-K)
For current course schedules, please see the Semester Course Schedules on the Graduate Programs home page.
For additional information about this program, you may want to consult the Catalog.
Or contact us directly:
Master of Arts in Teaching
American Studies, Suite 215
Dr. Darren Mathews, Director of Master of Arts in Teaching
501-279-4183
Fax: 501-279-4083
Graduate Studies in Education is part of the College of Education
501-279-4315
Fax: 501-279-4083
Mailing address:
Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
HU 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615