Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in California
| California HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $63010 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $64860 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 145% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 22798 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 3081 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 13.5% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 14212 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in California through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in California?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in California?
- 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 California 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 California residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in California
The MAT@USC is one of the fastest growing teacher preparation programs in the country. Through the MAT@USC you can earn your Master of Arts in Teaching from the USC Rossier School of Education without moving to Los Angeles. You can attend classes from your hometown anywhere in California. And since California residents have the advantage of living close to the USC campus, you have a great opportunity to and attend sporting events, see guest speakers, or just to have a look around.
The groundbreaking MAT@USC blends online learning with hands-on field-based experiences to offer a truly unique learning opportunity for residents of California. Through state-of-the-art web 2.0 technologies and experienced faculty members, the MAT@USC offers an immersive and truly interactive program.
Earn Your California Teaching Certificate
Students seeking their California teacher certification are required to participate in student teaching or, Guided Practice. This Guided Practice, no matter where you live in California, will take place at a school close to you under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher, who have all been carefully selected and trained by USC staff. You will work closely with The MAT@USC to ensure proper placement and that all the rigorous standards of the MAT@USC are being met.
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 another state, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to another state through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to another state’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient path to earn your California teaching credentials.
California Student Spotlight
Whitney Hunter hails from Napa, California and began her MAT@USC journey with the January 2011 cohort. She is a part-time MAT-TESOL student who also teaches English to high school students at an IB World School. Over the years Whitney has also lived in Rohnert Park and San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Gangneung, South Korea; and Bonnyville, Canada. To learn more about Whitney, you can read her posts on the MAT@USC Blog.
Teacher Demand in California
According to Teach.com, there is a critical shortage of teachers in California. 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 your Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible no matter where you live in California. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of California teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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