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Clemson University

Clemson University

About

The Clemson University College of Education offers a variety of teacher preparation programs spanning birth through adulthood. Clemson programs are nationally recognized, with recent top 10 rankings in U.S. News & World Report, College Magazine and others. Marquee programs such as ClemsonLIFE, Call Me MISTER, Reading Recovery and Upstate Writing Project continue to have statewide and national influence.

The College of Education is a close-knit community of learners and scholars committed to excellence – and each other. We are also a proud part of a Carnegie R1 public research institution where purpose-driven students, faculty and staff collaborate on projects that impact our state, country and world. We believe that our collective calling as a University is to change lives, change perception and, through our work, change the world. We participate in these innovative efforts as part of Clemson's land-grant mission to serve the state of South Carolina and beyond.

 

  • College or University
  • Clemson, SC

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The professors make us feel really comfortable going into a classroom, and they give us so much advice. I really trust that they're giving me all the tools that I need to go into the classroom and be the best teacher that I can be.

Jenna Jaso

Clemson University

Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Teaching Programs

  • From 12 to 14 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

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Program

Program Info

The College offers two types of MAT programs: a combined bachelor's and master's program, and a traditional, online master's program.

  • The Teacher Residency MAT Programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Special and Modern Languages Education combine a bachelor's and master's degree program, allowing you to take 12 hours of graduate coursework in your senior year. Then you'll add a fifth year to complete your master's degree coursework and have a year-long clinical residency experience with a trained mentor teacher.
  • The Traditional MAT Programs in Middle Level, Secondary and Modern Languages Education are online programs designed for undergraduate non-education students or mid-career changers who have a content background in English, math, social studies, science or modern languages and are not yet certified to teach.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Mar. 08, 2025

    Spring

  • Mar. 15, 2025

    Summer

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $16,565

    In State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Clemson University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Clemson University to see if you can, too!

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Amount Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Residency Program

Clemson University offers a full-time, residency-based master's program for which tuition is different from that of the fully online, traditional MAT programs.

Scholarships & Grants

Clemson University offers a variety of scholarships, grant, and additional aid. Contact the program coordinator, Dr. Anna Morrison (ahmorri@clemson.edu), to inquire about additional grant funding opportunities that may be available. Read more on the website.

Amount Varies

Loan Forgiveness

South Carolina & National Teacher Loan and Forgiveness

The South Carolina Teacher Loan and Forgiveness programs can pay off your student loans when you teach. IF you teach in a high-needs field, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness from the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about the South Carolina programs and the Federal TEACH Grant.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

American Sign Language (PK-Grade 12)
Biology (Grades 9-12)
Chemistry (Grades 9-12)
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
English (Grades 9-12)
French (PK-Grade 12)
Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
Middle Level Language Arts (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Math (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Science (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Social Studies (Grades 5-8)
Physics (Grades 9-12)
Social Studies (Grades 9-12)
Spanish (PK-Grade 12)

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