The Early Childhood Education MAT program is for those individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree (outside of education) and are interested in becoming licensed to teach Preschool through Grade 5 in the State of Ohio (the Ohio Primary License). This program also allows you to earn a level one Primary Years Program certificate with the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Early Childhood Education - M.A.T.
Contact Us
- Early Childhood Education coordinator: Julia Stoll, Ph.D. | jastoll@kent.edu | 330-672-0992
Graduate Advisor (transcript review): Erin Harwood | eharwood@kent.edu | 330-672-0583 - Speak with an Advisor
- Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Program Overview
The ECED MAT program at Kent State is an intensive 18-month / 5-semester program that requires full-time study on the Kent campus. The program begins in mid-May. You will attend classes during Summer (I), Fall (I), Spring, Summer (II), and Fall (II). You will complete your student teaching experience in Fall (II) and graduate in December.
Please contact the program coordinator for information about application deadlines and the cohort admission review process.
Due to the intensive nature of the program, you will observe and teach in a field site during most of your ECED MAT experience. It is not recommended that you work during this program. If you do plan to continue employment, you should do so on Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays.