Applications must include transcripts of all college work. Admission to the certificate program constitutes admission to the teacher education program. Admission to the M.A.T Students in the certificate program seeking admission to the M.A.T degree program will be considered after satisfactory completion of up to 18 credit hours of course work. Students must submit an application to the Graduate Admissions Office. Graduates receive an M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from the School of International Service and the M.A.T in secondary education from the School of Education.
Students are also prepared to take and pass the national teacher certification examination.
As secondary schools continue to reflect the increasing diversity and globalization of our society, there is a growing demand for qualified teachers who have a thorough understanding of the international domain as well as practical skills in peace and conflict resolution. In addition to intensive course work and student teaching placements, students are also required to participate in Project PEN's peace and conflict resolution internship program in Washington, D.C. public schools. These field placements are carefully supervised and coordinated to meet certification requirements. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements, if otherwise admissible, are assigned additional course work specified at the time of admission. Admission to either of the participating teaching units in no way implies admission to the other unit.