North Dakota

Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in North Dakota

North Dakota
North Dakota HIGHLIGHTS
Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary $43110
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary $41240
Teacher Salary vs. State Average 117%
Vacation Weeks Per Year 15
TEACHERS NEEDED
Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) 693
Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) 294
Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) 42.4%
Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) 253

All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How to Become a Teacher in North Dakota through the MAT@USC

Do you…

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

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in North Dakota

With the cutting-edge Web 2.0 technologies of the MAT@USC, there’s no longer any trip necessary to enroll in one of the best programs around for advancing your teaching career in North Dakota. Current and aspiring teachers alike can now earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC’s Rossier School of Education while working and living in North Dakota. Students in our program who have not yet acquired certification will work towards earning their teacher licensure, while current teachers will prepare for certification from the National Professional Teaching Standards Board.

The MAT@USC combines interactive, online coursework with hands-on field-based learning experiences. Driven by 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 raises the bar for distance education with a truly immersive online learning experience.

Earn Your North Dakota Teaching Certificate

No matter where you’re from in North Dakota, the University of Southern California makes sure that the MAT@USC comes to you. Students in search of teaching credentials must fulfill an in-person teaching requirement called Guided Practice. Whether you live in Fargo, Williston, or anywhere in between, the MAT@USC will coordinate with local school officials so that you can teach under the guidance of a Guiding Teacher that has been carefully chosen and trained. With the MAT@USC, you can earn your degree 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 Dakota, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to North Dakota through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to North Dakota’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 certification in North Dakota.

Teacher Demand in North Dakota

According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota a bit easier.

Begin the next phase in your teaching career today by joining the Trojan Family. Move one step closer to becoming an outstanding teacher in North Dakota by learning more. Make sure to read about the availability of North Dakota teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.

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