Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Texas

How to Become a Teacher in Texas through the MAT@USC

Do you…

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

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Texas

It is now easier than ever to get your Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Southern California, no matter where you live in Texas, with the MAT@USC. This comprehensive, highly interactive online program combines the reputation and effectiveness of a degree from USC’s Rossier School of Education with the flexibility of online education. For a resident of Texas, the ability to take the next step toward your dream of teaching, all without leaving your living room is a unique and exciting opportunity. 

The MAT@USC blends interactive, web 2.0 technologies, and hands-on field-based experiences with experienced and dedicated USC faculty to offer a truly unique educational opportunity to Texas residents. The immersive curriculum meets all the rigorous standards of the USC Rossier School of Education while providing you with the means to take a hold of your own further education.

Earn Your Texas Teaching Certificate

In addition to class sessions and teaching theory, the MAT@USC is dedicated to getting you involved in local classrooms and school districts. The program requires Guided Practice and hands-on field-based teaching from all students working towards their Texas teaching certification. The MAT@USC will work hard to help you develop a professional connection a school near you. 

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 Texas, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Texas through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Texas’ credential authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you identify the most direct and efficient path to Texas teacher certification.

Texas Student Spotlight

Originally from Queens, New York, Valerie Reed-Sweed graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a BA in Political Science and began the MAT@USC program with the September 2009 cohort. She entered Wake Forest Law School in 2001 to work towards her dream of becoming an attorney. Unfortunately, Valerie withdrew early as she was more compelled to be a full-time mom to her kids and a support system for her family than she was to complete law school. To learn more about Valerie, read her full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Texas

According to Teach.com, there is a critical shortage of teachers in Texas. 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.

Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching is easy, no matter where you live in Texas. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of Texas teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.

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