Master of Arts in Teaching Application Instructions
The multi-step application process is conducted online through the Apply Yourself website. To use Apply Yourself, applicants must provide a valid email address and must be using a Javascript-enabled web browser (as most browsers are). If you have any questions about the technical requirements, see the Apply Yourself website.
To complete the application process, you will need to do the following:
- Complete the MAT Online Orientation and submit the required online Orientation Checklist at the end of the online orientation section, under SIGN OUT.
- Go to the Apply Yourself website and click on the "Create Account" button. You may log in and out as many times as needed to complete your application.
- Create a 500-750-word application essay (guidelines are posted in Apply Yourself).
- Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation (recommendation forms can be printed from Apply Yourself)
- Request Official Transcripts from all institutions attended.
- To better track application materials, students are encouraged to have all official transcripts and recommendations sent to themselves. After you have received all application items, please forward them in their sealed official envelopes to:
MAT Admissions
School of Professional Development
N-227 Social & Behavioral Sciences Building,
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4310
(Full zip code must be used.)
- Submit the nonrefundable $100 application fee, either via credit card, check, or money order. (Instructions are on the Apply Yourself website.)
- Print, fill out, and return Immunization Form (PDF file) to Student Health Service. (Address is on the form.)
- Arrange to have your Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores sent to SPD.
Applications will not be forwarded to the academic department for
review and admission decision unless they are complete.
DEADLINES
Fall: March 31
Spring: October 31
Statement
of Student Responsibility
Students themselves—whether new, returning, or continuing—are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and adhering to their degree and/or certificate program requirements. (SPD’s Non-matriculating (non-degree) Graduate Students [GSP] are responsible for adhering to the guidelines related to non-matriculated status.) All SPD students are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and complying with University and SPD regulations, policies, and procedures, as described in all official publications, the University website, and the SPD website, including, but not limited to, SPD’s online references, the SPD Student Handbook and SPD Academic Calendar. |
Questions?
MAT Admissions
School of Professional Development
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4310
Telephone: 631-632-7055
Fax: 631-632-9046
Email: spd_teachercertprograms@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
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