Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Kansas
| Kansas HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $42910 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $43620 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 104% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 2387 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 767 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 32.1% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 1883 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Kansas through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Kansas?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Kansas?
- 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 Kansas 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 Kansas residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Kansas
The MAT@USC brings the University of Southern California to you no matter where you live in Kansas. This award-winning program lets you to study with USC’s distinguished professors in real-time and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from one of the country’s most respected institutions of higher education — all without leaving Kansas.
The MAT@USC blends state-of-the-art interactive online learning with hands-on field-based experiences to create a complete educational experience. By utilizing unique web 2.0 technology and USC’s expert faculty, the MAT@USC has become an excellent opportunity for students looking to become a teacher in Kansas.
Earn Your Kansas Teaching Certificate
Students looking to earn their Kansas teacher certification will also participate in student teaching, or Guided Practice. Guided Practice will occur at a school close to your home or work, regardless of where you live in Kansas, and will be supervised by a Guiding Teacher who has been trained by the MAT@USC. All arrangements for a location to conduct your Guided Practice and a Guiding Teacher to oversee the process will be made by the MAT@USC to guarantee your peace of mind and maintain the high standards of the MAT@USC.
Upon completion of the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, and fulfillment of the basic skills and subject area competency requirements, you will be eligible for recommendation for the California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Kansas, your path to certification will involve either first becoming certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Kansas through interstate reciprocity agreements; or by applying straight to Kansas’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide you with all the information and assistance you need in finding the best route to Kansas teacher certification.
Kansas Student Spotlight
Erin Moore joined the MAT@USC in April 2010 and loves the program. She received my BA in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine University in December 1996. When Erin was in college she had the intention of becoming an elementary teacher, but changed her mind. She spent one year working on my MA in English, but decided this also was not the right path for her. Fourteen years later Erin finally came full circle to wanting to be a teacher again. To learn more about Erin, read her full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.
Teacher Demand in Kansas
According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Kansas. 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 Kansas a bit easier.
Earning a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible no matter where you live in Kansas. Capitalize on this incredible opportunity to become a teacher in Kansas by taking the next step and requesting more information. Additionally, learn about the availability of teaching jobs in Kansas and why teachers are in demand in The Kansas now more than ever before.
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