MA in Teaching
Certified to Teach, Ready to Lead
Turn your passion into a profession. Baylor University’s Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for individuals with a non-education bachelor’s degree who are ready to become certified classroom teachers. In just over a year, you’ll earn both your teaching certification and master’s degree—through a nationally recognized model that blends rigorous coursework with faculty-guided clinical experiences. Start in June, be classroom-ready by the following August.
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Support at Every Step
At Baylor University, the Master of Arts in Teaching program combines academic excellence with a faith-driven mission that prepares you to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. You’ll be supported by dedicated faculty, small cohorts, and a community that nurtures both your skills and calling to serve.
The Premier Pathway to Teaching Certification
Built on the foundation of Baylor’s nationally award-winning teacher-education model, our Master of Arts in Teaching offers several initial certification pathways. Students interested in middle and secondary certification can pursue content areas in English, History, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish.
- Elementary (EC-6) Education (Early Childhood – Grade 6 General Education certification): ELE
- Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8 content-specific certification): MLE
- Secondary Education (Grades 7-12 content-specific certification / 6-12 for physical science certification): SLE
For Current Classroom Teachers
Elevate your Impact Without Pressing Pause on Teaching
Baylor’s Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) has a specialized track engineered for active educators. We provide a streamlined pathway to advanced credentials and initial teaching certification. Current teachers benefit from:
- Streamlined admissions process for active teachers.
- Waived requirements for both the admissions interview and Texas Teacher Certification Diagnostic Exam.
- Multiple start dates and scheduling designed for the academic calendar.
Baylor is the only program that offered both a master’s and a teaching certification in the span of one year. This allowed me to get into the field quickly and continue my education promptly.”
