Official page for Christopher Newport University's Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Fol
01/03/2022
Happy New Year Captains!
With the semester starting a week later, we wanted to inform everyone that the dates that you had previously received for the internship will remain the same! Please refer to the handbook and/ or the google calendar invites you have received for more information.
11/29/2021
The master of arts in teaching program here is rated as one of the best in preparing future teachers in the state according to the National Council on Teacher Quality.
08/15/2021
Tomorrow is the day!! Hope to see you there!
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Or simply want more information about the program? If so, join the GAs for an interest meeting on August 16th to learn all about the MAT program!
You can RSVP using this link: http://evite.me/7xDfJYj4ca
07/28/2021
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Or simply want more information about the program? If so, join the GAs for an interest meeting on August 16th to learn all about the MAT program!
You can RSVP using this link: http://evite.me/7xDfJYj4ca
07/23/2021
The MAT program has such a wide variety of resources and opportunities to get you ready for the professional world.
Check out what current MAT students, Mackenzi and Polly say the program has done for them!
05/22/2021
#2 Teaching Program In VA! Check out this post!
A new ranking places Christopher Newport’s teacher education program among the very best in Virginia. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fxyPtl
Christopher Newport University's MAT is considered one of the best schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific students according to Teaching Degree Search's recent rankings.
- CNU was ranked #79 out of 521 on Teaching Degree Search’s most recent list of the Top Schools for a Master’s in Grade Specific Ed. This puts the school in the top 15% for students seeking quality education.
- CNU earned this ranking by offering a high quality education to students interested in Grade Specific Ed.
All Awards
4 distinct awards have been granted to CNU in this year’s ranking, including…
- #2 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
- #5 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
- #28 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region
- #79 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools
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How The Top Teaching Schools Were Determined
The ‘Best Education Schools in the U.S. Ranking’ uses data from the Department of Education in order to predict which degrees offer the best quality experience to students. Some of the factors considered when developing the ranking include the salaries of graduates, the average debt load they carry, graduation rates and other quality metrics. Learn more about the Ranking Methodology
11/04/2020
📝 Our elementary education program just earned an A in NCTQ’s for ensuring that our aspiring teachers get critical practice in the 5 most effective classroom management strategies. 📚
Read more on the honor: www.nctq.org/2020TPRPractice
10/30/2020
Christopher Newport University knows that all aspiring teachers need knowledge and practice in effective classroom management strategies to be prepared for the classroom.
We are excited to announce that we are being recognized for our good work!
The National Council on Teacher Quality has named our elementary education program as among only 14% in the country to earn an A for the quality of classroom management practice we provide our aspiring teachers.
Read more in the NCTQ 2020 Teacher Prep Review:
NCTQ: Teacher Prep Review: Clinical Practice and Classroom Management Since 2006, NCTQ has reviewed programs, made recommendations, and highlighted the best we've seen of key elements for undergraduate and graduate programs for elementary, secondary and special education.
10/30/2020
Recent MAT Graduate (Cohort 2019) Allison Baltz has been named Chesterfield County’s Beginning Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! 🎊
08/28/2020
08/27/2020
Welcome to CNU, Class of 2024! This upcoming week, we have three options for a virtual Master of Arts in Teaching Program Interest Meeting. We hope to see you online!
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Update: Sam's Google Meet link is: meet.google.com/dgq-jjsd-kgw