M.A.T. in Secondary Education - Combined BA to MA Program

In order to be eligible for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education (MATSE) combined program, you must first:

• Must be seeking their initial secondary teaching certificate 
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. 
• Must be approximately one year before you complete your undergraduate degree, consult your CAS adviser about when to apply 
• Must be majoring in one of the following majors: 
• Integrated Science BA
• English Language Arts for Educators BA
• Social Studies with History for Educators BA
• Mathematics for Educators BA
• Mathematics for Educators BS

Prospective and Current Student Advising
SEHS Advising Office
(248) 370-4182
[email protected]

Steps to apply:

Step 1: Meet with your College of Arts and Sciences adviser to determine if you are ready to apply. 
Step 2: Create an application account at gradapply.oakland.edu/apply
Step 3: Request a Graduate Application fee waiver request form
Step 4: Complete the graduate school application - guidance for applicants and FAQs 
Step 5: Admission Decision - After your application is complete (including all course and testing requirements), it can take up to three weeks to hear a decision. To check on the status of your application, you can contact Graduate Admissions at (248) 370-2700 or [email protected].

One of the primary benefits of Oakland University's teacher preparation program is field experiences provided in local school districts. Students will have varied experiences working with school-age children and have an opportunity to observe instruction, work with students, and implement lessons prior to the student teaching internship. 

• Students will complete initial field experiences for the first three semesters with increasing time commitment (30, 50, 90 hours). Fields are generally completed as weekly or semi-weekly half-day visits to a classroom during the specified semester.
• The final semester is a 15-week full time internship (called student teaching) in a local classroom and includes all school-related activities.
• Field experiences and the student teaching internship are arranged by Oakland University and are requirements from the MDE. Applicants should plan ahead to make accommodations to cover these requirements.
• Since most classes are held in the evening, students can generally still work for the first four semesters of the program. Due to the demands of the full time student teaching placement, students are encouraged not to work more than minimal hours.
• SL&L Account- Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L) - sll.watermarkinsights.com is an online assessment tool that every candidate of the initial teacher preparation programs in the School of Education and Human Services is required to use. Once you are accepted to the program, you will receive an email that will provide you with information to purchase your account.
• Successful scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) exams are required before student teaching for teacher certification.