Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
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Master of Arts in Teaching – MAT
Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT
Offered as a Master of Arts program
Elementary Licensure, Secondary Licensure, and Special Education Licensure
Distance options available to those living outside the Rouge Valley
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is a teacher preparation program that leads to an Oregon Preliminary teaching license. Candidates choose to do either the Multiple Subjects (Elementary, Special Education) endorsement or a Single Subject endorsement. The MAT program is offered in a two-year format starting each September. Students progress through the program in a cohort arrangement: they enter together, enroll in the same classes, and finish together as a community of learners. Upon successful completion, students receive the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in addition to the Oregon teaching license.
In order to qualify for the MAT program, candidates must show content area preparation. There are course prerequisites for each endorsement area. Candidates must also show evidence of successful experiences working with youth the age they plan to teach. Public school classroom experiences are preferred.
Applications for the 2026 MAT program are available. We are accepting applications now!
To apply for the 2026 MAT Cohort you will need to submit both the “Application to the MAT Program” (Item I) and the “Application for Graduate Admission” (Item II).
I. APPLICATION TO SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Program Application Instructions
Email your application to Anita Caster at caster@sou.edu or mail the completed application to:
Applications Coordinator
School of Education
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR 97520
II. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION
Information on graduate admissions is available on the SOU Graduate Admissions page.
If you have questions about the application to SOU, feel free to contact us at admissions@sou.edu or call 541.552.6411 .
MAT Admissions Requirements
Listed below are links to the Admission Requirements for each of the options.
Multiple Subjects: Elementary
Single Subject: Middle/High School candidates need to obtain an endorsement in a subject area commonly taught in Oregon public schools.
Listed below are the prerequisites for the various disciplines in PDF format:
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Drama
French
German
Health
Integrated Science
Language Arts
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Social Studies
Spanish
Endorsement Area Advisors
Middle/High School Program Advisors
Art
Jesse Longhurst
Office: EP 100
Phone: 541.552.6312
Email: longhursj@sou.edu
Biology/Integrated Science
Teresa Coker
Office: EP 138
Phone: 541.552.6871
Email: cokert1@sou.edu
Chemistry
Teresa Coker
Office: EP 138
Phone: 541.552.6871
Email: cokert1@sou.edu
Drama
Jesse Longhurst
Office: EP 100
Phone: 541.552.6312
Email: longhursj@sou.edu
French
Bonnie Holmes
Office: CE 211
Phone: 541.552.6814
Email: holmesb2@sou.edu
German
Bonnie Holmes
Office: CE 211
Phone: 541.552.6814
Email: holmesb2@sou.edu
Health Education and P.E.
Jamie Vener
Office: L009
Phone: 541.552.8665
Email: venerj@sou.edu
Language Arts
Margaret Perrow
Office: CE 257
Phone: 541.552.6632
Email: perrowm@sou.edu
Mathematics
Francie Bostwick
Office: CE 229
Phone: 541.552.6584
Email: bostwickf@sou.edu
Music
Jesse Longhurst
Office: EP 100
Phone: 541.552.6312
Email: longhursj@sou.edu
Physics
Teresa Coker
Office: EP 138
Phone: 541.552.6871
Email: cokert1@sou.edu
Social Studies
Jesse Longhurst
Office: EP 100
Phone: 541.552.6312
Email: longhursj@sou.edu
Spanish
Bonnie Holmes
Office: CE 211
Phone: 541.552.6814
Email: holmesb2@sou.edu
Guided Pathways
Contact:
Bryce Smedley – smedleyb@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
Rouge Community College: AA Early Childhood Development Transfer to SOU
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Education, Minor – Early Childhood Development, Minor – Mathematics Education, Minor
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Social Emotional Learning – Leadership in Early Childhood Education – Leadership in Higher Education
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Career Opportunities & Outlook
Contact the School of Education
SOU Education Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6936
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