This program provides the professional education courses and clinical experiences, including student teaching, necessary to prepare individuals for teaching a specific content area in secondary education (Middle School & High School) PreK-Adult (Music, Art, & Physical Education), 5-Adult, or 9-Adult. Program completion results in the awarding of a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Recommendation for certification typically takes place at the same time, unless there are West Virginia Department of Education requirements still pending. Please note that the MAT program does not offer certification in Elementary Education or Special Education. (An endorsement in Special Education may be added after the initial content certification is earned.) For additional information on the M.A.T. program, select a PDF from the list below.