Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) [Special Education] From University of South Carolina

The MAT in Special Education will provide the knowledge and skills to prepare you to become an effective teacher for students with disabilities, as designated by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Our primary mission for the MAT program is to provide initial certification in Special Education to career changers or those persons deciding to become teachers after graduation from college with a degree in an area other than education. Moreover, the program’s goals emphasize preparing future special education teachers to respect the diverse characteristics and needs of individuals with disabilities and their families by upholding the CEC professional ethical principles, practice standards, and professional policies.

The current curriculum meets the accreditation standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the state of South Carolina’s licensing requirements for teachers.