Most of the students who join the Master of Arts in Teaching program arrive with a bachelor s degree in the discipline they want to teach. No prior education or pedagogy coursework is necessary. The program also welcomes teacher candidates with some education coursework or initial certification.The Clarkson Master of Arts in Teaching program prepares candidates for secondary certification in biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, technology (k-12), mathematics, English, social studies, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Latin, and Spanish.