Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Indiana

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

Do you…

• Currently Teach in Indiana?
• Or, would like to become a teacher in Indiana?
• 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 Indiana 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 Indiana residents across the state.

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Indiana

If you live in Indiana, earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California doesn’t have to mean moving cross-country. Through the MAT@USC, you can accomplish your goal of becoming an outstanding teacher in Indiana without leaving home. You can participate in the MAT@USC and become a teacher in Indiana today.

The MAT@USC compliments online study with hands-on field-based experiences to offer students a thorough learning experience. By utilizing state-of-the-art web 2.0 technologies and the dedication of USC’s experienced faculty, the MAT@USC has become an excellent opportunity for students wishing to become a teacher in Indiana or anywhere else in the country.

Earn Your Indiana Teaching Certificate

Students looking to earn their Indiana teaching certification will take part in student teaching, also known as Guided Practice. Guided Practice, no matter where you live in Indiana, will take place at a school nearby your home or workplace, and will be supervised by a Guiding Teacher who has been specially trained by the MAT@USC. To learn more about Guided Practice, just ask your Student Services specialist for details.

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

Indiana Student Spotlight

Autumn Knepper hails from Warsaw, Indiana. She began her MAT@USC journey with the January 2010 cohort and now lives San Francisco, CA. Autumn graduated in August 2011 with an emphasis in English education for grades 7-12. Currently she works as an early childhood educator (ages 1-3) for San Francisco Recreation & Park, a CYC (Community Youth Center) after school teacher (grades 2-3) and as a poetry and soccer instructor (grades 3-5) for America SCORES, Bay Area. To learn more about Autumn, read her full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Indiana

According to Teach.com, there is a moderate shortage of teachers in Indiana. 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 and may also help you to distinguish yourself from the competition, making the process of finding a teaching job in Indiana a bit easier.

No matter where you live in Indiana, earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible. Take the next step in becoming a great teacher by requesting more information. Additionally, learn about the availability of teaching jobs in Indiana and find out why becoming a teacher in Indiana is more important now than ever before.

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