No two MAT candidates have identical programs. The course of study is highly individualized and reflects the student's interests, needs, and future teaching plans. Advising within the MAT Program is a two-tiered process. Primary advising on course selection is based on the student's background and interests, State Department of Public Instruction certification requirements, and recommendations of the professional societies to which the student aspires. Therefore the advising process is shared both by MAT program administrators, who are well versed in certification and professional society requirements, and by advisors within the graduate department, who are best qualified to discuss their departments’ offerings.