The Master of Arts in Teaching Science (MATS) is designed for current and future teachers in a middle or high-school and offer graduate science courses in evenings and summers. This program provides an opportunity to update, upgrade and broaden science knowledge that will be of value in their classrooms, and offers an advanced degree and qualification for a dual credit certification. Students in the MAT Science program choose a content emphasis area, i.e. Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geological Science or Physics. Students may also choose to take additional courses for the Master Science Teacher Certification.