An Inventive Approach to Teacher Training

The MAT@USC integrates online learning with field-based experiences in your local area to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to further your professional development and become an agent of change in elementary or secondary schools across America.

Curriculum

This innovative program is organized around a conceptual framework based on theories of learning and combines online coursework, fieldwork and a final project.

• Learning Platform. Coursework is delivered online through the integration of video documenting, interactive lectures using streaming video, animation, and Web 2.0 technologies. All courses are taught by full-time USC faculty.
• Capstone Portfolio. To demonstrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the program, you will complete a comprehensive summative portfolio.

Program Concentrations

The MAT@USC offers you a choice in your course of study.

If you are interested in teaching on an elementary school level, you can pursue a multiple subject emphasis.

If you are interested in teaching middle or high school, you can pursue a single subject emphasis with a concentration in:

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Program Length

The program is a minimum of 30 units that you can complete in one year on a full-time basis or over two to three years on a part-time basis.