Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Arizona
| Arizona HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $42110 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $43880 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 117% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 7395 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 2721 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 36.8% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 8376 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Arizona through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Arizona?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Arizona?
- 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 Arizona 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 Arizona residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Arizona
No matter where you live in Arizona, you can earn your Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California through the MAT@USC. A recent recipient of the Best Practices Award for Innovative Use of Technology from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the MAT@USC allows you to learn in real time from USC’s renowned faculty and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from one of the nation’s most respected institutions of higher education.
The MAT@USC blends advanced web 2.0 technologies, the traditional expertise of dedicated professors and hands-on field-based experiences to create a comprehensive educational program. This unique and innovative approach has made the MAT@USC an exceptional option for becoming a teacher in Arizona.
Earn Your Arizona Teaching Certificate
In addition to the interactive, on-line portion of the program, students wishing to earn their Arizona teaching certification will participate in student teaching, also known as Guided Practice. Guided practice will take place at an elementary, middle or high school nearby your home or work, regardless of where you live in Arizona. Your Guided Practice will be held under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher specially picked and prepped by the MAT@USC. The MAT@USC will arrange for both the Guiding Teacher and a school close by to complete your Guided Practice, maintaining the rigorous standards of the MAT@USC.
Upon completion of the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, and basic skills and subject area competency requirements, you will be eligible to be recommended for the California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Arizona or another state, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Arizona through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to your Arizona’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient route to teaching certification.
Arizona Student Spotlight
Brittany Jerlinga hails from Illinois and began her MAT@USC journey with the May 2010 cohort. Brittany is currently pursuing her Master’s degree with a concentration in Science. She has been teaching middle school students since 2006. Brittany has written plays, science simulations, song parodies, poems and raps for her kids, created a website for students new and old (www.stuckonscience.org) and an international club that sent aid to Africa and a thousand cranes to Japan. To learn more about Brittany, you can read her full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.
Teacher Demand in Arizona
According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Arizona. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education may help you to distinguish yourself from the competition, making the process of finding a teaching job in Arizona a bit easier.
Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC no matter where you live in Arizona. Take the next step in becoming an incredible teacher by learning more. Check out the availability of teaching jobs in Arizona and find out why Arizona teachers are needed now more than ever.
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