Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Washington

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

Do you…

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

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Washington

If you live in Washington and are interested in earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California without moving to southern California, the MAT@USC is perfect for you. The University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education brings its reputation of superb quality and effectiveness online to give a wider audience access to its Master of Arts in Teaching program.

The MAT@USC blends interactive online learning with hands-on field-based experiences to provide a comprehensive learning experience. If you are working towards your Washington teacher certification then you are required to participate in the Guided Practice portion of the MAT@USC. No matter where in Washington you live, you will be placed in a local classroom for Guided Practice and assistant teaching. It is 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 Washington Teaching Certificate

If you are interested in earning your Washington teaching certification, you can elect to complete the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program. Once you have completed the basic competency requirements of the program, you will be eligible to be recommended for California preliminary teacher certification. If your goal is to teach locally in Washington, your certification path will involve becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Washington through interstate reciprocity. You can also apply directly to Washington’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 Washington.

Washington Student Spotlight

Jeff Freshwater is originally from Portland, OR, but he grew up just outside Seattle. He began his MAT@USC journey with the June 2009 cohort. Jeff attended high school in Minnesota, spending his junior and senior years at a college prep school in the city of Faribault, south of the Twin Cities. Upon graduation he moved back to the northwest and entered into the University of Washington, earning a BA in history. To learn more about Jeff, read his full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Washington

According to Teach.com, there is a moderate shortage of teachers in Washington. 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 Washington 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 teaching jobs in Washington and why you’re needed now more than ever.

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