Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Maryland
| Maryland HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $59840 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $63000 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 121% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 4350 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 2911 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 66.9% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 2914 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
HOW TO BECOME A TEACHER IN MARYLAND THROUGH THE MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently teach in Maryland?
- Or would you like to become a teacher in Maryland?
- Want to become an exceptional teacher with a comprehensive background in the most effective and up-to-date pedagogy and teaching strategies?
- Live in Maryland and want to participate in a high quality Master of Arts in Teaching program without a long commute or drastic move?
- If your 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 Maryland residents and can help you become the great teacher you always hoped to be.
OBTAIN YOUR MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING IN MARYLAND
With its advanced Web 2.0 technologies, the MAT@USC is available online to all Maryland residents, making it a valuable opportunity for becoming a teacher in the state. Despite living on the other side of the United States, you can still earn a world-class MAT from USC’s Rossier School of Education without ever even travelling to Southern California. Current teachers in Maryland can also benefit from the MAT@USC, which will prepare them for advanced certification from the National Professional Teaching Standards Board.
The MAT@USC consists of both an interactive online curriculum and hands-on, field-based experiences. Thanks to a groundbreaking platform that employs the latest streaming video, social media and online collaboration technologies, the MAT@USC offers students a complete, immersive education.
EARN YOUR MARYLAND TEACHING CERTIFICATE
The MAT@USC’s in-person teaching portion is required for all students working toward their Maryland teaching certification. This field experience, also known as Guided Practice, can be completed without much travel. Beginning in August of 2012, the MAT@USC will work together with your local schools in order to arrange for you to teach under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher, who has been selected and trained by the MAT@USC. With the MAT@USC, you can earn your MAT degree in Maryland, while at the same time meeting the rigorous standards of the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education.
At the conclusion of the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, you will be eligible to be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Maryland, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, then transferring your certification to Maryland through interstate reciprocity agreements, or by applying directly to Maryland’s credentialing authority for state certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient path to Maryland teacher certification.
MARYLAND STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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TEACHER DEMAND IN MARYLAND
Maryland is suffering from teacher shortages in a number of subjects, including ESL, math, chemistry, special education and computer science, according to Teach.com. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to become an educator in Maryland and to help addresses the state’s education needs.
Join the Trojan Family today. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher in Maryland by learning more. Also, learn more about the availability of Maryland teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
