The MAT program is available for those holding a baccalaureate degree in a field other than education. The purpose of the initial certification program is to prepare graduate students to become well-qualified teachers by their completion of one of our state-approved education programs. Students may elect one of the following initial certification programs: Early Childhood, Elementary (K-6), Art Education, Middle Level (Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Language Arts), Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, or Secondary Education (English, Social Studies). The Chair of the Education Department will consult with students regarding state-approved programs necessary for South Carolina certification.