Middle Grades Education, M.A.T.

NCE offers three ways to earn the Middle Grades Education, M.A.T. and eligibility for an Illinois Professional Educator License (Grades 5-8):

• The Middle Grades Education, M.A.T. (Traditional) is appropriate for most candidates
• The Middle Grades Education, M.A.T. (Teacher Residency Program) is for candidates accepted into NLU’s teacher residency licensure partner program
• The Middle Grades Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Teacher Licensure) is for candidates accepted into NLU’s alternative teacher licensure partner program

In all versions of the M.A.T., candidates must choose one of the following disciplines:

• Science
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Social Science