You are eligible to apply for admission if you hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
All specialty areas are 36-39 credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a North Carolina “M” level license.
If you enroll in the Fast Track program beginning in the fall semester, you can be finished in as little as 16 months (one year and one semester). If you enroll in our Flex program the program can take 28 months (two years and one semester) or more, depending upon your needs.
Classes are once a week for three hours between the hours of 5:00 – 7:50 p.m. for 15 weeks in the fall and spring semesters. Summer sessions are six weeks and classes meet twice a week from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Entrance exams (GRE) are not required for admission into the Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs.

Yes; however the fast track option may take longer than 16 months.  You will need to meet with your advisor to develop a planned program.

The MAT is an evening program which requires flexibility for field experiences during daytime hours.  For each three credit hour class, students should plan to spend on average 6-9 hours each week on field experiences, class preparation, and assignments. Student teaching the last semester is conducted during school hours. 

Field experiences and student teaching will be arranged by Meredith faculty in the education department. The design of the program is to have meaningful field experiences connected to course content in diverse placements.

According to North Carolina law, if you are enrolled in a state-approved Education Preparation Program (EPP) and employed by a North Carolina Public School, you are entitled to continue to receive your salary and benefits while completing your field experience. You may be able to complete most fieldwork assignments in your school of employment with permission from your administration and program coordinator. For your internship semester, your program coordinator will assign you to a different school for your student-teaching experience.  

Meredith College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All of the Education programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.  You can view AAQEP’s annual report on Meredith College here.

Thank you for your Interest!

You can connect with a graduate admissions counselor in a variety of ways—choose the one that’s most convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

Valencia Hicks-Harris
vphicksharris@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8316


Strong Story | Larissa Byrant

After graduating with her MAT, Larissa Bryant, ’13, was well prepared to become a teacher and to have a positive impact on her students’ future.


After graduating with her MAT, Larissa Bryant, ’13, was well prepared to become a teacher and to have a positive impact on her students’ future.

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