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Quick Facts

  • Modality: In-person
  • Degree Offered: Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T.
  • Credits: 35
  • Length of Program: 1-2 years
  • Application Deadline:
    • To begin in the Summer (mid-May), apply by March 15
    • To begin in the Fall, apply by March 31
    • For the **NEW**  Art endorsement beginning Summer 2026, apply by April 1

Program Overview  

Fast-track your career as a secondary school teacher. This program is designed for aspiring educators who want to teach Business, English, Social Studies, or Art at the middle and high school levels (grades 5-12). You must include a statement on your Statement of Purpose outlining which endorsement you want to obtain.

Our streamlined curriculum provides an efficient pathway to earn both a Master’s degree and your state teaching endorsement simultaneously. Begin your teaching career with the advanced credentials and expertise to make an immediate impact in the classroom.

Eligibility

To apply for this program, you must meet the following criteria:

1.    You are seeking an initial teaching endorsement in Iowa. This program is not for current teachers who already hold a secondary endorsement and wish to add a new subject area.

2.    You have substantially completed the required content courses for your desired endorsement.

Important: To confirm your eligibility, you must contact Collin Daniels (MAT Advisor, collind@iastate.edu) for your specific subject area before submitting your application.

Endorsement Programs:

Dr. Brandon Sams

  • 5-12 English/Language Arts

Dr. Amy Rutenberg

  • 5-12 American Government
  • 5-12 American History
  • 5-12 World History
  • 5-12 Anthropology
  • 5-12 Psychology
  • 5-12 Sociology

Dr. Jiyeong Yi

  • 5-12 Business
  • 5-12 Economics

Dr. Barbara Caldwell

  • 5-12 Art

(for questions about this new endorsement area, please contact MAT advisor Collin Daniels at collind@iastate.edu)

Affiliated Faculty:

Jiyeong Yi

Associate Professor

Department: School of Education

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Application Information  

This program has the following application deadlines:   

  • March 15, for entry the following Summer (mid-May)
  • March 31, for entry the following Fall
  • April 1, for the new art endorsement beginning Summer 2026 (mid-May)

Complete the online graduate application.

Applications require:    

  • Statement of Purpose: As part of your statement, clearly state which endorsement program (e.g., English, social studies, business, art) you are pursuing
  • Resume/CV   
  • Two references who will provide letters of support   
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended  

For more information, visit our Graduate Application Information and Frequently Asked Questions page.