The timeline for completion of the MATC is 5 (five) years. (Five calendar years minus one semester).

The five-year “clock” starts with the date of your earliest course, whether an initial course taken in the M.A. program, an MSU intern course taken prior to admission to the MATC, or a transfer course. The following chart may be used to determine the date by which all program requirements must be completed.

One-two year or single-semester extensions of time to complete the program are typical with the maximum allowable addition time being 5 (five) years.  As such, no course can be considered for the degree if it is older than 10 calendar years minus 1 semester (e.g., FS15-US25) the semester of graduation.

For more information about the extension request process, please consult with Paul Kurf, MATC program advisor.

Extension requests are reviewed by the Dean’s Office on an individual basis and must include a targeted semester of completion and evidence that the student has made plans for completion of her/his program by the target date. The M.A. extension form is available on the College of Education website, but additional supportive materials such as a detailed timeline and/or letter(s) of support may be requested at the discretion of the college and/or the MATC advisor.