Frequently Asked Questions

The MIT Program is a full-year, 40-credit, cohort program. The program begins early August and ends with the completion of Spring semester. View the academic calendar for term dates.

Please note: the MIT cohort begins before the official start of the Fall semester to better align with K-12 school schedules. You can find the exact start date on our How to Apply page. 

The MIT Program is full-time, with classes scheduled Monday-Friday. With a few exceptions, classes are scheduled from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. During the time students are in the field, schedules will vary based on the schedules of the K-12 school sites.

The MIT Program has an excellent reputation for preparing teachers. The graduate degree puts beginning teachers at a significantly higher pay scale; consequently, MIT graduates continue to earn more each year they teach. Combining certification with a master's degree in one year maximizes the MIT student's preparation program and provides a solid foundation for beginning teaching.

The program is small and personal. The faculty know each MIT student and place an emphasis on developing a community of learners through a cohort model. The program is team-taught and team-planned making it integrative, cohesive, and a model for effective teaching. The faculty are nationally recognized in their fields and, perhaps more importantly, recognized by classroom teachers for their contributions. MIT faculty frequently teach in K-12 schools and collaborate with teachers on curriculum, research and scholarship.

Approximately 50% of MIT program occurs in field settings. Learn more about the field-based experience.

The program cost is updated each year and can be found here.

Scholarship information can be found here.