Master of Arts in Teaching

Become a teacher in Missouri

Are you an aspiring teacher, but didn’t major in education? You can still become a K-12 teacher – and enhance your career potential.

This 100% online program helps you earn teaching certification and a master’s degree.

Why earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree at Missouri State?

A language teacher holds up a blue marker to point to Chinese words and letters on a dry erase board during class.

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 – No need to quit your job while you get your degree. The MAT program's online format can fit your schedule.
Enjoy a better salary – With a master’s degree, you’ll start your teaching career on the higher end of the 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: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, language arts, Latin, Spanish.
Sciences: Biology, chemistry, Earth science, math, physics.
Others: Business, family and consumer sciences, physical education.

Your bachelor’s degree just needs to be related to the area you want to teach.

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