Master of Arts in Teaching (online)

The Master of Arts in Teaching online program offers two distinct degree paths, both of which will equip you with the theories, principles, and skills to earn your credentials and change lives as a teacher.

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Spring 2025 Applications - Late Deadline: 11/01/2024

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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.

Our emphasis on high-needs schools will prepare you to leave either program ready to challenge norms and build inclusive communities in any educational setting. Through the program, you will:

Choose from two distinct paths: teaching K-6 (MA in Teaching – Multiple Subject (Elementary)) or teaching middle school and above (MA in Teaching – Single Subject (Middle or High School))
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.

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Program Details

TWO DISTINCT DEGREE OPTIONS

Master of Arts in Teaching — Single Subject (Middle or High School)

Master of Arts in Teaching—Multiple Subject (Elementary)

ESTIMATED LENGTH

11-15 months

UNITS

PROGRAM COST

$2,267 per unit (estimated)

Estimated cost of attendance

MODALITY

Online

NEXT DEADLINE

August 1, 2024 (Priority Applications for Spring 2025)

START DATE

January and June

CLASS TIMES

Various times during the week (mostly evenings classes during student teaching).

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Teach Middle or High School

If you’re interested in teaching in middle or high school classrooms, you will pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching – Single Subject (Middle or High School) online degree. Upon completion of the online program, you will be recommended for California’s Single Subject Teaching Credential, a requirement for most teaching roles in the state. While in the program, you’ll choose from one of four subjects that align with your interest:

English
Math
Science
Social Science

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Teach Elementary School

Want to lead K-6 classrooms? This is the program for you. With a Master of Arts in Teaching – Multiple Subject (Elementary) online degree, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to teach in elementary school classrooms throughout California. Upon completion of the online program, you will be recommended for California’s Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a requirement for many teaching positions in the state.

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Immersive Experiences

Both MAT online programs integrate student 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. Those pursuing a MAT – Multiple Subject (Elementary) degree will be placed in an elementary school, and students in the MAT – Single Subject (Middle or High School) track will be placed in a local middle or high school.

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

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Many Scholarships Available

Most of our students receive scholarships to make a degree at USC Rossier more affordable. You can also explore all additional MAT-specific scholarships. View our extensive list and see what you may be eligible for.

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