Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Connecticut
| Connecticut HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $66500 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $66600 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 115% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 3700 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 1119 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 30.2% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 2594 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Connecticut through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Connecticut?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Connecticut?
- 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Connecticut
Whether you live in Hartford, Bridgeport or anywhere else in Connecticut, you can earn your Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California through the MAT@USC. Recently awarded the Best Practices Award for Innovative Use of Technology by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the MAT@USC allows you to study in real time with USC’s esteemed professors and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from one of the country’s most respected universities — all from your home in Connecticut.
The MAT@USC combines web 2.0 technologies, the expertise of distinguished USC professors and hands-on field-based experiences to create a thorough learning experience that is available to students who wish to become a teacher in Connecticut or anywhere else in the country.
Earn Your Connecticut Teaching Certificate
Students wanting to earn their Connecticut teaching certification will take part in student teaching, also known as Guided Practice. Guided Practice will take place at a school nearby your house or workplace. Your Guided Practice will be held under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher specially trained by the MAT@USC. A location to conduct your Guided Practice and a Guiding Teacher to supervise it will be organized by the MAT@USC, ensuring local schools in which to complete your Guided Practice and upholding the high standards of the MAT@USC.
Once you have completed the basic class requirements and have finished the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, you are eligible to be recommended for a California teaching certification. If your goal is to teach in your home state of Connecticut, there are multiple steps you can take upon graduation to become certified. You can either apply to have your California certification transferred to Connecticut through interstate reciprocity, or apply directly to Connecticut’s certification board for to earn your Connecticut teacher certification. If you want more information on this process, our dedicated Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most efficient path to Connecticut teacher certification.
Connecticut Student Spotlight
Richard is the eldest of three children, all born and raised in Wallingford, Connecticut. In May 2009, he graduated cum laude from Southern New Hampshire University, majoring in English Language and Literature with minors in Fine Arts, History, and Sociology. Richard completed his SNHU degree online after returning to his alma mater, Lyman Hall High School, in 2004 as a teacher’s aide and athletic coach. To learn more about Richard, read his full interview on the MAT@USC Blog.
Teacher Demand in Connecticut
According to Teach.com, there is a critical shortage of teachers in Connecticut. 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.
Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC no matter where you live in Connecticut. Take the next step in becoming an incredible teacher by learning more. Check out the availability of teaching jobs in Connecticut and find out why becoming a teacher in Connecticut is more important now than ever before.
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