Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Wisconsin

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

Do you…

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

Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Wisconsin

Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching from the USC Rossier School of Education no longer involves relocating from Wisconsin. You can achieve your goal of becoming an outstanding teacher from anywhere in Wisconsin.
 
The MAT@USC blends online learning with hands-on field-based experiences to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Utilizing advanced Web 2.0 technology, the MAT@USC delivers a highly interactive Master of Arts in Teaching degree. As long as you are dedicated and enthusiastic about becoming a teacher, this is the perfect MAT degree program for you. 

Earn Your Wisconsin Teaching Certificate

Students who are looking to earn their Wisconsin teaching certification will have to complete a student teaching program known as Guided Practice. It does not matter where in Wisconsin you are located as you will be placed in a classroom near you by the MAT@USC. It is run by a Guiding Teacher who has been carefully selected and trained by the MAT@USC. Ask your Student Services specialist to learn more about the Guided Practice program.

Once you have successfully completed the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, you will be eligible to be recommended for California teacher certification. If it is your desire to teach in Wisconsin, you will be able to transfer the California teaching certification to Wisconsin by applying through interstate reciprocity. Alternately, you can apply directly to Wisconsin’s certification authority to bypass the transfer process. 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 Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Student Spotlight

JL Zoeckler always knew he wanted to be a teacher. He came from a family of teachers and upon entering college JL was highly encouraged to pursue a degree in education. JL began his MAT@USC journey with the October 2009 cohort and loves the fact that the program is respectable in the industry while providing the flexibility necessary to keep his life in order. Thus far, JL says he has been extremely impressed with quality of instruction he has received from our professors. To learn more about JL, read his full bio on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Wisconsin

According to Teach.com, there is a low shortage of teachers in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin a bit easier.

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

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