Master of Arts for Teachers
 English Graduate Studies  | University of Washington Graduate School English Department 
 
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       The M.A.T. program is designed for teachers of English generally at the secondary and community college levels.  The program may be completed within four full-time quarters or pursued part-time, within the six-year limit.

Degree Requirements

45 credits, including
  • Three courses with a stated orientation on teaching English.


  • Four courses, one in each of the following:

    • literature
    • English language or linguistics
    • rhetoric and/or composition
    • literary criticism or critical theory

  • MAT Essay on a topic chosen by the student.


  • Teaching experience.  Students with little or no formal teaching experience are required to take at least 6 credits of English 601 (Internship).
  • Additional Information

    Staff in the English Graduate Office are available to answer questions concerning admission and program requirements.

English Graduate Studies

Graduate Study in English at the University of Washington