Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Tennessee
| Tennessee HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $45790 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $46660 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 130% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 6158 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 2574 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 41.8% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 3416 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Tennessee through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Tennessee?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Tennessee
The MAT@USC offers a unique opportunity to earn your prestigious Master of Arts in Teaching degree from University of Southern California without having to leave Tennessee. USC’s Rossier School of Education brings its reputation of quality and effectiveness directly to you in the form of the comprehensive, interactive MAT@USC. This comes complete with all of the resources and Student Support that an on-campus student would receive, all without leaving Tennessee.
The MAT@USC offers lectures and assignments through the MAT@USC’s interactive online platform taught by Rossier School of Education professors. For the hands-on field-based portion of the program or, Guided Practice, which is required for students working towards their Tennessee teacher certification, the MAT@USC works hard to ensure that you will be placed in a classroom setting in your area. By utilizing relationships with school districts around the country, you will be placed locally and gain first-hand experience with teaching in Tennessee.
Earn Your Tennessee Teaching Certificate
Once you have successfully completed the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program and have satisfied 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 Tennessee, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Tennessee through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Tennessee’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient path Tennessee Teacher Certification.
Teacher Demand in Tennessee
According to Teach.com, there is a moderate shortage of teachers in Tennessee. 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 and may also help you to distinguish yourself from the competition, making the process of finding a teaching job in Tennessee a bit easier.
Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching is possible, no matter where you live in Tennessee. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of Tennessee teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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