Admissions Requirements

  • Application: Completed and signed at eastern.edu/apply
  • Identity Verification: Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a separate email with a secure link to complete identity verification through the PLAID platform. This step confirms your identity as part of the application process and must be finished before your application can be reviewed.  
  • Admission to the Templeton Master of Arts in Teaching requires a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, with a 3.5 GPA preferred.
  • All applications are reviewed by Templeton faculty and staff and are judged on the following criteria: 1) Passion for classical education, 2) Promise as a skilled teacher, and 3) academic excellence.
  • The MAT in Classical Education is a cohort-based program with a maximum capacity of 25 students. Because space is limited, fulfilling admissions requirements is no guarantee of acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so it is advantageous to apply early before spots are filled.

Cost, Scholarships & Aid

An MAT from the Templeton Honors College will benefit not only the individual teacher and his or her classroom, but also the school at large.

  • The MAT comprises 30 credits. 
  • Current tuition rates are $450 / credit hour.
  • For students staying on campus during the summer residencies, additional room and board charges will apply. 
  • Information on financial aid can be found here. More information and contact details for Eastern’s Financial Aid office can be found on their website.
  • Many states have grants available for teachers continuing their education that can be applied for separately.
  • Many current students receive at least partial funding from their schools. We encourage teachers to speak with their Headmasters or Deans about investing in their ongoing education.
Apply Online to the MAT Program