Master of Arts in Teaching

Application Deadlines

• Applications for the MAT with Credential program are currently being accepted. Review of applications begins on January 15. Applications received after that date will be given consideration as space is available in the program. Please email Admissions Counselor Marie Nubia-Feliciano at menubia@uci.edu for details.

Application Requirements

• Complete the Online Application for Graduate Admission to UCI.
• Payment of the UC Irvine application fee
• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score report - MAT Only
• Official scores of the TOEFL or IELTS taken within the past two years – International Students only
• Two official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 or higher
• Personal History and Statement of Purpose – These essays may be included as part of your online application or mailed directly to the Department of Education along with other supporting documents. If you submit the essays electronically, we suggest writing it as a Word document and cut and paste into the Personal History and Statement of Purpose sections of the online application. If you send the essays as supporting documents, make sure your name and intended program appear on top of the essay.
• Three letters of recommendation - These letters should provide evidence of your ability to complete graduate work, your capacity to work with children, and your ability to work as a member of a team.
• Basic Skills Test
  Single Subject applicants - Passing scores on California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
  Multiple Subject applicants can either take the CBEST or add the fourth subtest of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) to fulfill the CBEST requirement. (Test Preparation Information)
• Recent TB test – results are valid for three years and must cover the months of the program
• Certificate of Clearance
  Those with a valid California 30-Day Emergency or Substitute Permit submit a photocopy of this certificate. It must be valid during the months of the program. All others submit a certificate of clearance.
• Résumé – Intern applicants only, submit a résumé with relevant work and school-based experience
• Subject Matter Competency – This can be verified in one of two ways:
  (1) California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) score report indicating all required subtests passed in the designated area of study.
  (2) Official verification of completion of the appropriate Subject Matter Preparation Program (single subject only).
  Spring Start Intern Program - Verification of subject matter competency is required at the time of admission for the spring start program.
  MAT and Fall Start Credential Programs - We strongly encourage all candidates to pass the CSET exams prior to the beginning of the program because the course load will not afford the time to study during the program. If you have not passed CSET exams in time for student teaching, you will need to take a one-year leave of absence. (Test Preparation Information)
• Interviews - A final offer of admission to the spring start program is contingent upon successful interviews with the UC Irvine Program Coordinator and a School District Representative.
• Prerequisites – There are no prerequisites to the credential program; however, for the MAT Program , Education 173, Cognition and Learning in Educational Settings is a pre-requisite for Education 203, Advanced Concepts in Learning and Cognition. If you have not yet taken Education 173 or an equivalent course, you will take it in the first five-week summer session and Education 203 in the second five week session. Other courses are available to undergraduates that fulfill program requirements.  Talk to a counselor for details.

Send all supporting documents to:
Admissions Officer
University of California, Irvine
Department of Education
3200 Education
Irvine, CA, 92697-5500