Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Alabama

How to Become a Teacher in Alabama through the MAT@USC

Do you…

• Currently Teach in Alabama?
• Or, would like to become a teacher in Alabama?
• Want to become an exceptional teacher with a comprehensive background in the most effective and up-to-date pedagogy and teaching strategies available?
• Live in Alabama and want to participate in a high quality Master of Arts in Teaching program without a long commute or drastic move?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the MAT@USC might be the perfect program for you. The MAT@USC is available to all Alabama residents across the state.

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Alabama

Alabama and the University of Southern California may be miles apart, but the online MAT@USC program is helping to bridge that gap. This esteemed program, which recently received the Best Practices Award for Innovative Use of Technology from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, allows you to learn from USC’s renowned faculty in real time and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from one of the country’s most reputable universities — all from home in Alabama.

The MAT@USC combines sophisticated interactive online learning with hands-on field-based study to create a comprehensive educational experience. Through use of innovative web 2.0 technologies and the experience of seasoned faculty, the MAT@USC has evolved to become a premier online Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Earn Your Alabama Teaching Certificate

Besides the online portion of the program, students interested in earning their Alabama teacher certification also take part in student teaching, or Guided Practice. Your Guided Practice will take place at a school nearby your home or work, regardless of where you live in Alabama, and will be supervised by a Guiding Teacher hand-selected and trained by USC faculty members. All the arrangements for a location to conduct your Guided Practice and a Guiding Teacher to supervise you will be made by specially trained USC faculty members, maintaining the rigorous standards of The MAT@USC.

Once you have successfully completed The MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program and have satisfied the basic skills and subject area competency requirements, you will be eligible to be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Alabama, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Alabama through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Alabama’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide you with all the information and assistance you need to find the most efficient and effective path to becoming a certified teacher in Alabama.

Alabama Student Spotlight

Kyle Morris hails from Hanceville, Alabama and began his MAT@USC journey with the January 2011 cohort.  Kyle is currently pursuing his Master’s degree with a concentration in science while assistant coaching football at Hanceville High School, a small community which serves around 340 students in grades 9-12.  Kyle is interested in the difficulties and perks of teaching and coaching in a small community.  To learn more about Kyle, you can read his posts on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Alabama

According to Teach.com, there is a critical shortage of teachers in Alabama. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education will ensure that great teachers are being trained to fill this critical gap.

Earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible no matter where you live in Alabama. Capitalize on this incredible opportunity to become a teacher by taking the next step and requesting more information. Additionally, learn about the availability of teaching jobs in Alabama and why teachers are in demand now more than ever.

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