BA-MAT a dual degree program

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, English, Mathematics or Social Science in the College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education from National College of Education.

Earn the most marketable degree combination for aspiring high school teachers. As the subject matter taught in high schools becomes increasingly sophisticated, a solid background in the content area you wish to teach is becoming more important in the hiring process. In our BA-MAT program you can earn two degrees in about five and a half years. You will acquire superior subject area knowledge as well as expertise in the art of teaching. Our BA-MAT program makes it possible for you to earn a BA degree in the content area you wish to teach, a secondary education teaching certificate and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in one seamless program. So, you’ll eliminate delays and other problems that can accompany transfer from one college to another. High school class

In the BA-MAT program, you’ll earn:

a Bachelor of Arts in: Biology, English, Mathematics or Social Science and
a teaching certificate and
a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education

In this unique program, you can count on a seamless transition between your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. That means a team of faculty members and enrollment representatives will make sure you meet all requirements for entrance to your master’s degree program during your undergraduate coursework. We also guarantee students of this program preference in admission to the MAT component of the program. So, you’ll take preference for enrollment over outside applicants if there are capacity issues for the master’s program.

Build a network of support. At National-Louis, you can expect one-on-one communication, guidance and mentoring from experienced faculty. Our classes usually have fewer than 20 students. And all classes, including laboratory and discussion sections, are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The primary responsibility of our faculty is effective teaching; research comes second. Here, you can also expect to build a network of peer support. During your junior and senior years, you will take most of the courses required for the major with other students in the same program. The opportunity for peer support continues at the graduate level, where courses are arranged in cluster format (the same 18-25 students remain together throughout most of the first 19 semester hours of the program). There’s never been a better time to teach. Teaching is one of the few industries still seeing a very high market demand for new hires. As enrollments within secondary schools keep rising, many teachers are reaching retirement age. In fact, by 2006, nearly 18% of all Illinois teachers will be eligible to retire. Their retirement could lead to 25,000 additional job openings in Illinois that year.

Insist on the best. National College of Education at National-Louis University is a name recognized and respected by leaders in education nationwide. We are ranked among the top ten universities in the United States for awarding advanced degrees in education. We work directly with hundreds of public schools in Chicago to lead educational improvement. Our graduates are sought after and hired by numerous school administrators in the area. National College of Education at National-Louis University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

You can enter the BA-MAT program as a freshman or as a transfer student. We designed this program to accommodate students who wish to begin the program at NLU as well as for students who wish to transfer into the program. As a freshman, you will realize National-Louis University is your second home. Supportive faculty and staff strive to create a nurturing environment where attention is given to each individual. As a transfer student, you should know we have flexible transfer credit policies as well as partnerships with many local colleges. We make sure your hard-earned credit hours transferwith you.

For more information,please email nluinfo@nl.eduor telephone 888.NLU.TODAY (888.658.8632).