Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Utah
| Utah HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $46270 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $45560 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 109% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | % |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Utah through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Utah?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Utah?
- 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 Utah 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 Utah residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Utah
The MAT@USC is a great opportunity to earn your teaching degree without having to leave Utah. Through the highly interactive online program, residents of Utah will receive all of the benefits of being a USC from their own hometown. If you have dreamed of becoming a teacher and want to earn your Master’s of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California, but cannot justify picking up and moving, the MAT@USC is the perfect solution for you.
Earn Your Utah Teaching Certificate
The MAT@USC blends interactive online learning with hands-on field-based experiences to provide a comprehensive learning experience. In addition to meeting with classmates and professors online for real-time learning sessions, students who are working to earn their Utah teaching certification will participate in a student teaching portion of the program called Guided Practice. No matter where in Utah a student is located, the MAT@USC will place them in a local classroom where they can observe and assist in the teaching process. Students are paired with a Guiding Teacher who has been carefully selected and trained by the MAT@USC. Ask your Student Support specialist to learn more about the Guided Practice program.
If you are interested in earning your teaching credential, you can elect to complete the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program. Once you successfully complete all of the requirements of your credential program, you will be eligible to be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Utah, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Utah through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Utah’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide you with all the information and assistance you need to find the most efficient and effective path to becoming a certified teacher in Utah.
Teacher Demand in Utah
According to Teach.com, there is a moderate shortage of teachers in Utah. 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 Utah a bit easier.
Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible no matter where you live. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of Utah teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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