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On average, based upon the 2026-2027 rates for Ohio graduate students, the total cost would be approximately $22,100 for the one-year MAT program. (Tuition rates are published each July for the next academic year, Fall-Summer.) This amount includes the 40-41 hours of graduate credit; however, this total does not include the undergraduate content area coursework determined as required by the official content evaluation provided by the EHS Academic Program Director. The total cost of the two-year MAT is harder to estimate as there are more variables. Two-year MAT candidates are permitted to carry in any unfinished undergraduate content coursework up to a maximum 30 hours into the graduate program. Please note that tuition rates are subject to change. Therefore, consult the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website for the most accurate schedule of fees (refer to “Kent Campus - Non-Golden Guarantee Plan Rates”).

The first step is to contact EHS Academic Program Director Erin Harwood at eharwood@kent.edu. To request an evaluation, please complete the and you will be added to the workflow for a transcript evaluation. Please be aware that due to the high demand of transcript evaluation requests, it may take 2-3 weeks (upon receipt of transcripts) for the Academic Program Director (Erin Harwood) to complete and return a content evaluation to you.

A content evaluation determines if you have met your intended content area/licensure concentration (subject you wish to teach) and is the first step in the process of inquiring about the program. In order to be eligible to apply for the accelerated one-year MAT program, you must have completed all the undergraduate coursework in your intended content area/licensure concentration by the time the program begins (summer). For the two-year program, you must be within 30 hours of completing your undergraduate coursework by the time the program begins (the courses must be completed within year one of the two-year MAT program).

Please note for MAT candidates seeking federal financial aid:
If you are seeking federal financial aid for the MAT program, any undergraduate content courses carried into the MAT two-year program are excluded from financial aid eligibility. We do NOT recommend applying to the MAT two-year program if you are seeking financial aid. Instead we recommend enrolling at the undergraduate level as a post-undergraduate non-degree seeking student (if you have available undergraduate loan eligibility) and completing your undergraduate content hours BEFORE the MAT program begins. For further information on financial aid for post-undergraduate non-degree admission, please refer to Post Undergraduate-Graduate Non-Degree-Undeclared-Combined Students.

Direct admission to the MAT program is rare. Most candidates can expect 2-4 semesters of content coursework prior to admission to the one-year MAT program. In part, this is because the licensure requirements for most degrees prepare teachers to teach more than one subject in a discipline - for example, integrated social studies teachers are licensed to teach geography, economics, government, psychology, political science, sociology and history. There is coursework related to each of these disciplines to fulfill the licensure requirements. This is true in the other integrated and multi-age licenses, as well.

Almost all potential MAT candidates can expect that they will need additional prerequisite content courses prior to the MAT. It is more a matter of how many hours you will need, and this is dependent upon coursework taken in your prior degree program and how closely these courses align with content courses required in your intended content area/licensure concentration. On average, it will take a one-year MAT candidate 1-3 semesters to complete prerequisite undergraduate content coursework and one year to complete the MAT program; however, it is all dependent upon how closely your prior major/degree program fits with a 7-12 core academic content area.

In regards to prerequisite content coursework for those interested in applying for the one-year accelerated program: Those courses that are determined missing (after your content evaluation) must be taken in advance at the undergraduate level (as a post-undergraduate non-degree student).

Those interested in the two-year part-time program may take the required content courses toward their licensure (30 content hours or less) while they are taking the graduate coursework required for the MAT program. One drawback of the part-time program is that undergraduate courses will be charged to the student at the graduate rate. Although the two-year MAT is a more flexibly-scheduled program, candidates MUST attend full-time, during the day for the final two semesters (fall field practicum/spring student teaching).

NOTE: If you are seeking federal financial aid for the MAT program, any undergraduate content courses carried into the MAT two-year program are excluded from financial aid eligibility. We do NOT recommend applying to the MAT two-year program if you are seeking financial aid. Instead we recommend enrolling at the undergraduate level as a post-undergraduate non-degree seeking student (if you have available undergraduate loan eligibility) and completing your undergraduate content hours BEFORE the MAT program begins. For further information on financial aid for post-undergraduate non-degree admission, please refer to Post Undergraduate-Graduate Non-Degree-Undeclared-Combined Students.

There are not graduate assistantships provided to MAT students through the program; however, there are limited graduate assistantships in the College of EHS, though doctoral students are given priority. You may apply through the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies or through other departments on campus. Be advised that graduate assistantships cannot be procured for the student teaching semester due to the full-time commitment of the internship.

There are scholarships available to MAT candidates (once the application is submitted and a KSU username/email is created), and some are specifically targeted to MAT students. Please visit the College of EHS Scholarship page, which has a link to the Scholarship Universe portal. The application portal opens annually on October 1 and closes on February 15 for the following award season (summer/fall/spring). The first step is to complete a Student Profile. The questions asked will help match the candidate to scholarships. While candidates do not have to answer all questions asked – the more questions answered, the better the search results. It is very important that MAT candidates list the intended program/major as “Secondary Education-Masters” AND the licensure concentration, because one of the MAT-scholarships is specific to certain licensure concentrations. In addition, Scholarship Universe is able to match students to external scholarship opportunities. Candidates will need to complete a separate application for each scholarship. Completion of the FAFSA is required.

This program is unique for a variety of reasons and may not be suitable for all applicants.

Please read the following carefully:

Program Goal: State of Ohio Licensure
The primary goal of the Secondary Education MAT is licensure to teach secondary education within the state of Ohio. This license may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state or in another country. This program is best suited to students who plan to live and teach within the state of Ohio after graduation.

Funding
This program does not offer funding. Students who plan to pursue this program will be responsible for paying their own tuition, housing, and other educational costs. Please find the estimated cost for one year of study on the International Admissions website.  

Prerequisite Undergraduate Courses
Each specialization of the Secondary Education MAT program requires completion of a certain number of courses within that field. If an applicant’s previous coursework does not meet this requirement, the applicant must take undergraduate courses within their specialization in addition to their graduate-level program coursework. Transcript review by the department is required before submitting an application. It may not be possible to secure a visa for post-undergraduate study.

Mostly Online Delivery
Most courses for the Secondary Education MAT are held online, which may affect an international applicant’s ability to maintain immigration status. Please contact International Admissions (intladm@kent.edu) for clarification on your specific situation.