Master of Arts in Teaching for Memphis Teacher Residency

Memphis Teacher Residency MAT Pathway is a faith-based, post-baccalaureate program with internship experience to provide relevant preparation for educators seeking a diversity of knowledge, skills, and dispositions for post baccalaureate students.  Students can earn an initial Tennessee teacher licensure in one of 6 licensure areas (Elementary Education, Secondary ELA, Secondary Science, Secondary Math, Secondary History, and K-12 ELL) and a Master’s Degree by completing the full program requirements. Specifically, the MTR MAT Pathway curriculum is designed to accelerate the effective preparation of teachers seeking to serve in the highest need teaching areas in Memphis, TN. Through this comprehensive residency (internship) program, preservice teachers experience rigorous coursework, clinical experience, intensive modeling from mentor teachers, and differentiated coaching on a gradual release model. The Memphis Teacher Residency MAT will implement a curriculum with the latest research, pedagogy, and technology to prepare effective teachers for the highest needs schools in the Memphis area.