Prospective Students
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Teaching program at the University of Central Arkansas. Since its founding in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, UCA has been Arkansas' premier institution for teacher education.
That mission remains strong today with both undergraduate and graduate level preparation programs for teacher licensure. The MAT program serves candidates who have earned an undergraduate degree and now want both the intensity and rigor of a graduate-level program and the opportunity to earn an Arkansas teaching license.
Our offices are located in Mashburn Hall (click here for a campus map) in the Teaching and Learning suite. From 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday (until 4:30 PM on Fridays), someone should be available to answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you.
Program Requirements
To enroll in the MAT program, follow the steps provided at the bottom of the homepage.
MAT Advisement Guidelines
This documents summarizes some of the important information about the program, completion of the program, and licensure.
MAT Important Information Contract
Review this document for important information about admission to the program, completion of internship, and graduation/licensure requirements.
This document lists the course requirements for the MAT program. The program consists of 27 core hours completed by all candidates and 9 credit hours specific to the licensure track. Note that the Arkansas Department of Education requires additional coursework for some licenses. These courses are indicated with the requirements for the individual tracks.
Class Schedules
For the most current list of course offerings, click here.
Submit the term and then select the department.
Arkansas Teaching Licensure Information
Steps to Securing a Provisional License through the MAT Program
This documents provides information for those who wish to begin teaching before completing the MAT program. Those meeting these requirements are eligible for a one year provisional teaching license, which may be renewed for one additional year. NOTE: An offer for employment in your licensure area is required before the state will issue the provisional license.
LICENSURE FORMS
Arkansas Teaching License Application
Provisional Licensure Recommendation Form
This form is completed by the school district offering employment AFTER other eligibility requirements have been met.
Provisional Licensure Letter
This letter can be printed and provided to a school district that might have questions about an MAT candidate's eligibility for a provisional license.
Child Maltreatment Central Registry release form
In addition to the Arkansas State Police and FBI background check, candidates must also submit this form.