Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators/Master of Arts in Teaching (PACE/MAT)

The Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators/Master of Arts in Teaching (PACE/MAT) program is a university-based teacher certification program for individuals who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree and want to make a career transition into the teaching profession.

PACE offers certification in the following areas:

Elementary: EC-6 Core Subjects.
Middle School: 4-8 Core Subjects, or 4-8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.
Secondary: 6-12 or 7-12 content areas.
All-Level: EC-12 content areas or EC-12 Special Education.

Interested individuals may submit transcripts for evaluation at any time during the year. Specific program requirements and additional information are available on the website www.wtamu.edu/pace or by contacting Office of Alternative Teacher Certification, Old Main, Room 413; 806-651-2599.