School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:


Professional Immersion General Education (ProMAT) Cohort Program

Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree for those interested in becoming Secondary General Education teachers, Early Childhood teachers, Elementary Spanish Immersion teachers, or Elementary Advanced Math teachers.

ProMAT at a glance:

  • Two year, 39-credit graduate program in Secondary General Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Spanish Immersion, or in Elementary Advanced Math Education at JHU
  • JHU's ProMAT program offers approved programs leading to certification in:
    • Secondary Mathematics
    • Secondary Foreign Language (Spanish)
    • Secondary Science (Chemistry or Physics)
    • Early Childhood
    • Elementary Spanish Immersion
    • Elementary Advanced Math
    • Interested in Elementary General Education, Secondary Social Studies, English, Biology, ESOL, or Secondary French Education? These areas of certification preparation are offered through other JHU MAT programs.
  • All tuition, books, and fees paid by MCPS after first 6 credits
  • Participants become the full-time teachers of record in MCPS classrooms for two years while taking coursework
  • Four levels of professional support throughout the teaching fellowship
    1. University Supervisor (retired MCPS professional)
    2. School-based Candidate Coach (experienced on-site teaching mentor)
    3. University Adviser (JHU program coordinator)
    4. Portfolio Adviser (JHU program coordinators/instructors and exemplary ProMAT graduates)
  • Three-year teaching commitment in MCPS upon successful completion of the program

Eligible applicants include people who desire a teaching career and:

  • already have an undergraduate degree.
  • recently completed or will complete an undergraduate degree by May 2010.
  • have not yet completed education coursework or a student teaching experience.
  • have US residency and work status for 5 consecutive years.

Admission to the next cohort (Cohort 12) is on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Please call (301) 294-7102 for your subject area status prior to applying. Coursework begins May 2010.

Interviews are held several times throughout the year, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. All complete applications will be screened, and candidates will be notified only if they are selected for an interview. (Visit the Application Process page for more information.)

Revised 9/30/09