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Yes; however the fast track option mayÌýtake longer than 16 months.Ìý You will need to meet with yourÌýadvisorÌýto develop a planned program.

TheÌýMATÌýis an evening program which requires flexibility for field experiences during daytime hours.Ìý For each three creditÌýhour class, students should planÌýto spend on average 6-9 hours each week on field experiences, class preparation, and assignments.ÌýStudent teaching the last semester is conducted during school hours.Ìý

Field experiences and student teaching will be arranged by Meredith faculty in the education department. The design of the program is to have meaningful field experiences connected to course content in diverse placements.

According to North Carolina law, if you are enrolled in a state-approved Education Preparation Program (EPP)Ìýand employed by a North Carolina Public School, you are entitled to continue to receive your salary and benefits while completing your field experience. You may be able to complete most fieldwork assignments in your school of employment with permission from your administration and program coordinator.ÌýFor your internship semester, your program coordinator willÌýassign you to a differentÌýschoolÌýfor your student-teaching experience. Ìý

ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All of the Education programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.  You can view AAQEP’s annual report on Meredith College .