Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in North Carolina
| North Carolina HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $43200 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $44730 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 121% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 13047 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 7382 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 56.6% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 2718 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in North Carolina through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in North Carolina?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in North Carolina
It’s a long way from North Carolina to Southern California, but with the cutting-edge Web 2.0 technologies of the MAT@USC, there’s no longer any trip necessary to enroll. Both current and aspiring teachers can now earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC’s Rossier School of Education while working and living at home in North Carolina. Students in our program who have not yet acquired teaching credentials work towards their teacher certification, while our current teachers track offers preparation for certification from the National Professional Teaching Standards Board.
The MAT@USC blends interactive, online learning with hands-on field-based learning experiences. Driven by state-of-the-art web 2.0 technologies that provide a comprehensive web-enabled learning platform and a dedicated cast of experienced faculty members, the MAT@USC offered by the University of Southern California brings something truly new and unique to distance education.
Earn Your North Carolina Teaching Certificate
No matter where you’re from in North Carolina, we make sure that MAT@USC comes to you. Aspiring teachers in need of a North Carolina teaching certification must participate in a mandatory Guided Practice. Whether you live in Asheville, Elizabeth City, or anywhere in between, USC will work with local school officials so that you can teach under the guidance of a Guiding Teacher chosen and trained by The MAT@USC. With the MAT@USC, you can train to become a teacher under the rigorous standards of USC’s Rossier School of Education while still working and living at home.
Once you have successfully completed the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, you may be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in North Carolina, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to North Carolina through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to North Carolina’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 teaching certification in North Carolina.
Teacher Demand in North Carolina
According to Teach.com, there is a critical shortage of teachers in North Carolina. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Souter California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education will ensure that great teachers are being trained to fill this critical gap.
Take your teaching career to the next level today by joining the Trojan Family. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Make sure to read about the availability of North Carolina teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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