Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T. Middle Grades Education Concentration

The Middle Grades program at UNC Greensboro prepares future teachers for North Carolina licensure in Middle Grades (grades 6-9) through an essential understanding of Middle Grades students and schools, rigorous content-area knowledge, and exemplary teaching practices.

Program Distinctions

UNCG’s School of Education was named one of the 2022 “Top Graduate Schools of Education” by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Student Experience

• Students will complete an internship and a student teaching placement in a local school throughout the duration of the program.
• Sample courses include:
  • Diverse Learners
  • Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction
  • Policies and Procedures in Special Education

After Graduation

Graduates of the program are prepared for successful careers as Middle Grades Teachers in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.