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MAT – Single Subject (Middle or High School)
The Master of Arts in Teaching – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online program will equip you with the theories, principles, and skills to earn your credential to teach in middle and upper school classrooms.
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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 Educational Equity
Develop tools and strategies to challenge norms, build inclusive communities, and positively impact students of diverse 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.
The Master of Arts in Teaching – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online program will allow you to earn your master’s degree and complete the requirements to be recommended for California’s Single Subject Preliminary Credential. Our emphasis on high-needs schools will prepare you to leave the program ready to challenge norms and build inclusive communities in any educational setting. Through the program, you will:
- Earn a teaching degree from a school with a strong reputation among employers.
- Take classes online from any location.
- Be mentored by a guiding teacher.
- Have the option to complete the requirements for an Education Specialist credential or other authorizations and certificates.
Program Details
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Single Subject
ESTIMATED LENGTH
11-15 months
UNITS
28
PROGRAM COST
$2,267 per unit (estimated)
MODALITY
Online
NEXT DEADLINE
August 1, 2024 (Priority Acceptance for Spring 2025)
START DATE
January and June
CLASS TIMES
Various times during the week (mostly evenings classes during student teaching).
Make a Lasting Impact as an Educator
Excited to begin a fulfilling career? Acquire hands-on skills, earn a prestigious degree and create lasting bonds with fellow professionals through USC Rossier.
Focused, Immersive Coursework
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Gain experience through hands-on classroom placements and targeted courses that strengthen your expertise in specific subject areas.
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Immersive Experiences
The MAT – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online program integrates students teaching with your coursework, allowing you to immediately apply the strategies learned in your courses. 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 near where you live. 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
Teach Single Subjects
Most individuals with a single subject credential teach in middle or high school classrooms, but you can also teach in other educational settings. Interested in teaching K-6 students? Explore the MA in Teaching – Multiple Subject (Elementary) program.
In the MAT – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online program, you’ll choose from one of four subjects:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Science
Get Help Paying for Your Degree
USC Rossier offers numerous scholarships for those pursuing an MA in Teaching – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online degree. Many students received $30,000 or more in scholarships last year. Plus, as an applicant to our Master of Arts in Teaching online programs, you will be automatically considered for USC Rossier scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
Explore Your Scholarship OptionsAdditional Pathways
Teach Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Education Specialist Credential—Prepare to work with students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in K-12 grade settings. The coursework requirements for this credential are integrated with the curriculum, but you must complete additional exams and student teaching to be recommended for this credential.
Teach Students Whose Primary Language is Spanish
Bilingual Authorization in Spanish—Prepare to teach K-12 grade language learners whose primary language is Spanish. Provides the option to teach in either bilingual settings or in English dominant settings with learners whose primary language is Spanish. You must demonstrate fluency in Spanish and complete additional student teaching to pursue this authorization.
Teach Advanced and Gifted Students
USC Gifted Education Certificate—Prepare to recognize and respond to the potential, interests and abilities of gifted and advanced PreK-12 grade learners from diverse backgrounds. Learn to design and provide an appropriate curriculum for each learner. Requires the addition of a four-unit course during the summer session.