Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Minnesota
| Minnesota HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $54040 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $50460 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 119% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 8001 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 2927 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 36.6% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 8009 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Minnesota through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Minnesota?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Minnesota
Even from halfway across the county, the MAT@USC offers an incredible opportunity for students looking to become a teacher in Minnesota. You can earn your Master of Arts in Teaching from USC’s Rossier School of Education without ever visiting Southern California. Educators currently teaching in Minnesota can also advance their careers through our program, which prepares them for certification from the National Professional Teaching Standards Board.
The innovative MAT@USC blends interactive, online learning with hands-on field-based learning experiences. With state-of-the-art web 2.0 technologies and a dedicated cast of experienced faculty members, the MAT@USC offered by the University of Southern California brings something truly special to distance education.
Earn Your Minnesota Teaching Certificate
We make sure that the MAT@USC comes to you no matter where you live in Minnesota. Whether you hail from the Twin Cities or Duluth, the MAT@USC work together with local schools to arrange for you to work under the supervision of a Guiding Teacher called a Guiding Teacher who has been chosen and trained by the MAT@USC. No matter where you live in Minnesota, you can earn your degree through the MAT@USC, while still learning under the rigorous standards of USC’s Rossier School of Education.
After completing the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program and satisfying 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 Minnesota, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Minnesota through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Minnesota’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 Minnesota teaching certification.
Teacher Demand in Minnesota
According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota a bit easier.
Join the Rossier community and advance your teaching career no matter where you live in Minnesota. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher in Minnesota by learning more. Make sure to learn about the availability of Minnesota teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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