Program Highlights
Hands-on learning, preparation for credentialing, and immersive classroom experiences are just a few things to expect with our MAT.
Experience Hands-On Learning
Observe, co-teach, plan lessons, and work closely with a guiding teacher to hone your skills and build your confidence in the classroom. And, after your first semester, complete student teaching four days per week at a school in your area.
Advance Education
Develop tools and strategies to challenge norms, build stronger communities, and positively impact students of various backgrounds and learning abilities in any educational setting.
Prepare for Credentialing
Gain the skills and confidence to teach English, Math, Science, or Social Science in educational settings. And, after completing the program, be recommended for California’s Single Subject Teacher Credential.
Earn a Prestigious Degree
Earn a master’s degree from a university respected in and out of the classroom, be positioned for a lifetime of success, and join the vast Trojan alumni network.
Immersive Experiences
Beginning in the second semester of the program, you will complete student teaching four full days a week (minimum of 28 hours per week) at a placement site.
USC Rossier’s unique approach to student teaching provides:
- Gradual student teaching responsibility
- Mentoring relationships with experienced teachers
- A placement site aligned with your career goals
- Collaborative feedback and support from your peers and professors
Student Perspectives
Real students. Real stories.
Follow our student ambassadors through a typical day at USC Rossier — from morning classes to study sessions, campus life, and everything in between. Their stories give you an inside look at what it means to be part of this program and our community.
Curious about life at USC Rossier? Talk to current student to see what it’s like to be part of our community.
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Curriculum
Empower tomorrow’s classrooms today.
Gain the skills and experience to thrive as a teacher through a comprehensive program that blends theory with hands-on practice.
Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy in Urban Schools
EDUC 670 | 4 Units
Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy in Urban Schools
EDUC 670 | 4 Units
Identifying and Teaching to Student Differences
EDUC 674 | 3 Units
Identifying and Teaching to Student Differences
EDUC 674 | 3 Units
Applying Knowledge and Strategies for Teaching All Students
EDUC 678 | 2 Units
Applying Knowledge and Strategies for Teaching All Students
EDUC 678 | 2 Units
Responding to Gifted Students
EDUC 684 | 4 Units
Responding to Gifted Students
EDUC 684 | 4 Units
Program Outcomes
89% of MAT alums said their USC Rossier education prepared them to be more effective in their career.
85% of MAT alums said their studies at USC Rossier prepared them well for future employment.
82% of MAT alumni found a job within six months of graduating.
Get help funding your degree.
USC Rossier offers numerous scholarships for those pursuing an MAT. In fact, many of our students received $30,000 or more in scholarships last year. All admitted students are automatically considered for USC Rossier scholarship opportunities.
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Program Contact
Estevan R. Hernandez
Senior Assistant Director, Office of Admission and Scholarships
Faculty
Meet some of our experts.
“My time at the MAT-TESOL program was transformative. The comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty provided me with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of teaching a second language. The program prepared me well for the challenges of teaching diverse learners in multicultural settings.”
Cathy Wang, MAT ’15
Chinese Language / EL Teacher – Redondo Beach Unified School District
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