Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Vermont
| Vermont HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $52750 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $51470 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 130% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 15 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 970 |
| 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) | 431 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Vermont through the MAT@USC
Do you…
- Currently Teach in Vermont?
- Or, would like to become a teacher in Vermont?
- 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 Vermont 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 Vermont residents across the state.
Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Vermont
If you live in Vermont, relocating to the University of Southern California probably seems like a serious life change. The MAT@USC now brings the illustrious University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education directly to Vermont.
The MAT@USC combines its innovative online interface with hands-on field-based experience to provide you with a comprehensive program that will give you the tools you need to teach in Vermont. If you are working towards your Vermont teacher certification, the MAT@USC will place you in a school near you in order to complete the Guided Practice portion of the program. It will be run by 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.
Earn Your Vermont Teaching Certificate
If you are interested in earning your Vermont teaching certification , you can elect to complete the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program. Once you 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 Vermont, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Vermont through interstate reciprocity agreements; or applying directly to Vermont’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 Vermont.
Vermont Student Spotlight
David Cassidy joined the MAT@USC program with the May 2010 Cohort. He received his undergraduate degree in Communications in 1982 from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts. David worked for a while in marketing for the professional theatre and finally settled into a career in magazine publishing as an editor, writer and publisher. During that time he also worked as a songwriter and performing musician. To learn more about David, read his posts on the MAT@USC Blog.
Teacher Demand in Vermont
According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Vermont. 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 Vermont a bit easier.
Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from USC is possible, no matter where you live in Vermont. Take the next step in becoming an outstanding teacher by learning more. Additionally, learn about the availability of Vermont teaching jobs and why you’re needed now more than ever.
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