Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

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Master of Arts in Teaching – MAT

Education MAT at Southern Oregon University

Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT

Offered as a Master of Arts program

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) endorsement or a Single Subject endorsement. The MAT program is offered in two formats: the one-year program, which starts in June and is full-time for four quarters and the two-year program, which is a twenty-one-month program beginning in 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. There is also an entrance exam requirement. Candidates must also show evidence of successful experiences working with youth the age they plan to teach. Public school classroom experiences are preferred.

The application process takes place each winter with a priority application deadline in early January.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Degree Fit

Program Preparation

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is a teacher preparation program that leads to an Oregon teaching license at the K-12 levels. Candidates are expected to have content preparation prior to beginning the program.

Degree Roadmap

The MAT program is offered in either a one year or a two year format. The courses are completed as a cohort. The program is heavily field-based. Once the foundational courses are completed, students spend part of each day in their public school placement while also attending courses in the afternoons/evenings.

Capstone

Students in the MAT program complete half-day and full-day student teaching, planning the curriculum with their mentor teacher. Students also complete a Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA).