Master of Arts in Teaching Teacher Leadership (M.A.T.L.)
Graduate & Professional
The M.A.T. in Teacher Leadership program supports educators who want to build their school’s capacity for success, support a climate of professional growth, or serve in leadership roles at the local, state, or national level. Our Teacher Leadership program offers pathways for public and independent schools.
Program Overview
hybrid | a minimum of 32 credits | part-time 2 years
Designed for full-time educators, M.A.T., Teacher Leadership students complete the program with courses offered online in the evenings during the academic year and as week-long intensives during summer months with both online and on-campus options.
Funding your education
Funding your education is a concern for many students, and yet there are a range of resources available to help make it affordable. In addition to our scholarships and fellowships, Mount Holyoke's Office of Student Financial Services works closely with students to talk about what can meet your needs.
Funding your graduate education
Open doors with this degree
Educators in the Teacher Leadership program incorporate their learning and professional growth throughout the program into a meaningful experience that launches them into the next phase of their career. As experienced teachers, they create personalized capstone projects based on their passions, needs and leadership goals.
Curriculum
The M.A.T., Teacher Leadership degree program curriculum emphasizes equity, collaboration and advocacy. We support experienced teachers as they cultivate new leadership skills, enhance their knowledge of the educational landscape and network with industry leaders. This facilitates professional growth and improves teaching and learning on a broader level. Our classes prepare you for and - although our program does not lead to licensure - they build subject matter knowledge for students interested in a Massachusetts Professional License.
Community
All of our offerings emphasize collaborative learning and connect students with mentors to support their leadership development. Through our Mount Holyoke community of experts and our partnerships, students develop their educational leadership and innovative programming for youth, their colleagues and schools across the globe.
