The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is an initial teacher preparation and certification program. The degree is not designed for persons who already hold a teaching certificate. To be considered for admission to the MAT Certification program, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Submit an online application via applytexas.org to the TAMIU Graduate School.
2. Pay the application fee.
3. Select a concentration in either English Language Arts and Reading 7–12 or Social Studies 7–12.
4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Official transcripts from TAMIU do not need to be submitted.
5. Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
6. Minimum of 2.75 GPA in the last 60 SCH required.
7. Submit verification of minimum scaled scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet- Based Test (TOEFL iBT) of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to evidence English language proficiency if your undergraduate or graduate degree was not earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States as http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/sbecrules/tac/chapter230/19_0230_0011-1.pdf   
8. Complete the College of Education application.
9. Submit the FERPA Form.
10. Submit the Code of Ethics Form.
11. Complete the Texas A&M International College of Education On-line Screening Survey.