Careers and Outcomes
Apply your expertise in the classroom
Thinking about becoming a certified teacher?
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree prepares you for the classroom and a better payday.
Become a great teacher
If you don’t have a background in education, but now want to teach, the MAT program is a great option.
All you need to qualify for the MAT program is a bachelor’s degree related to the area you want to teach. Turn your knowledge of science, languages, the fine arts and other areas into a teaching career.
Through the MAT program, you’ll achieve two career milestones:
- Be certified to teach at the K-12 or 9-12 level in Missouri.
- Earn a master’s degree, which increases your salary potential.
Enjoy a career where you teach a topic that you’re passionate about.
Solving Missouri’s teacher shortage
The state of Missouri needs more certified teachers. No school produces them like the Bears.
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Shifting online to remove barriers
Best of all: You can complete your MAT course work 100% online.
The online format means you can:
- Work full-time as you complete your MAT degree.
- Or, start your career early with a provisional teaching certificate while you earn the MAT degree and regular teacher certification.
You can complete the MAT degree from anywhere in Missouri.