Why earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree at Missouri State?
- Take an alternative route to teaching – If you have a bachelor’s degree (non-education) and now want to teach at the K-12 level, this program is for you.
- Teach your favorite subject – From science and math to history and the fine arts, you can earn teaching certification in the area you enjoy most.
- Attend your classes online – The MAT program offers an online course format except for the two internship experiences which require in-classroom field placements.
- Enjoy a better salary – With a master’s degree, you’ll likely start your teaching career on a higher pay scale.
What do you want to teach?
The MAT degree leads to teaching certification in these content areas.
- Fine arts: art, speech and theater, music
- Humanities: social sciences (history)
- Languages: English, English language arts, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish
- Sciences: biology, chemistry, earth science, math, physics
- Others: business, family and consumer sciences, physical education
Your bachelor’s degree should be related to the area you want to teach.
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“The program has given me insight into best teaching practices and opened my mind in such a way that will help me in any classroom.”
Jordan Endicott, student, MAT program.
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