Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take the GRE?
The GRE is not required if you are a certified teacher.
I have taken OWP classes but I have never taken the four-week workshop. Do I need to do that?
All MAT candidates must complete the four-week Workshop on the Teaching of Writing as part of the Foundation Class before taking the online Classroom Research class.
I took the four-week workshop a few years back. Will it still count?
Students with OWP credit that is more than five years old may petition the Graduate School to have their credit apply to the MAT.
Will OWP Electives be offered during the school year?
Occasionally, OWP may offer one–, two–, and three–credit– hour workshops during the school year.
May I take classes offered through the English or Education Departments at Miami instead of OWP classes?
You may substitute up to 6 semester hours for OWP classes. Substitutions will be made on an individual basis.
Are there scholarships available?
OWP Scholarships will be awarded on a limited and competitive basis for the four-week Workshop on the Teaching of Writing.
The TEAM Scholarship at Miami University provides a 50% tuition and fee reduction for all Ohio Licensed K-12 educators residing in Ohio and employed full-time in an Ohio K-12 school or school district office. Any educator who meets these requirements will be automatically eligible for a TEAM scholarship.
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What Classes Will I Take?
OWP Workshop on the Teaching of Writing, 6 semester hour Foundation Class
15 semester hours of OWP Electives
11 semester hours of Classroom Research and Presenting Teacher Research
What Can I Expect From My MAT Classes?
To work with expert K-12 classroom teachers and Miami faculty
To explore K-12 writing, reading, and teaching theory
To participate in interactive classes grounded in classroom practice and aligned with state standards
To learn ways to improve students’ reading and writing and develop best practice lessons
To read, discuss, and share writing
To receive teaching ideas to take back to your classroom
To learn ways to energize your teaching