A new master’s degree beginning this fall at Missouri Western State University will address the region’s teacher shortage. Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary (M.A.T.) will be certified to teach a secondary school subject in Missouri.
The Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary program is designed for college graduates with degrees in a secondary school curriculum area. It equips students to be effective teachers, professionally prepared to educate a diverse student population. Graduates can be certified to teach grades 9 through 12 in biology, business, chemistry, English, health, mathematics, social studies and speech and theatre, or grades K through 12 in art, music-instrumental, music-vocal, physical education and Spanish.
The M.A.T. is a 38-credit hour program: 28 class credits (100% online), 9 student teaching credits and one additional field experience credit hour.
For more information, visit missouriwestern.edu/education/mat, email graduate@missouriwestern.edu or call the Graduate School at (816) 271-4394.