Study Spanish Specialization, M.A.T at University of North Carolina - Wilmington in the USA, Watson College of Education

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a pathway to teaching for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree but have little or no experience in education. The MAT in Spanish, offered by the Watson College of Education in partnership with UNCW’s College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA), will prepare you to teach Spanish in K-12 schools. The 33-hour program is offered on-campus and online.

Which department am I in?

Watson College of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,364.00 per year

Books/Supplies - 822

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Wilmington Campus

601 S. College Road,

Wilmington,

North Carolina,

28403, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelors degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins. Undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended.

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.