After three months of dating, 23-year-old Michael was optimistic about his relationship with Linda*. They were together often, and he'd even met her parents. One night at dinner, the where is this going? conversation came up. Michael and Linda mutually agreed that they wanted to move forward in the relationship.
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a graduate degree in teaching that benefits teachers of all levels. It allows secondary teachers to focus on their subject in work, then train in pedagogy in a graduate setting. The programs usually are about 30 credit hours and can be completed in two years.
PT, MPT, MSPT, or DPT: These letters represent the graduate degree that your physical therapist earned. The field has evolved with time. For many years, therapists earned a bachelor's degree prior to becoming licensed. Colleges and universities later transitioned to master's degree programs. If your therapist has the letters MPT or MSPT, this indicates a master's degree in physical therapy. Most programs today now train therapists for a DPT degree, which stands for doctorate of physical therapy. Beyond these basic education credentials, there are a slew of other letter combinations you may find.