USC Rossier Master of Arts in Teaching | OnlineUSC Rossier Master of Arts in Teaching | OnlineUSC Rossier Master of Arts in Teaching | Online

Join a remarkable community of teacher-leaders who, like you, are committed to educational equity and improving student outcomes in K–12 classrooms everywhere.Join a remarkable community of teacher-leaders who, like you, are committed to educational equity and improving student outcomes in K–12 classrooms everywhere.Join a remarkable community of teacher-leaders who, like you, are committed to educational equity and improving student outcomes in K–12 classrooms everywhere.

  • Earn Your Teaching Credential — Graduates of this program are eligible to be recommended for a California preliminary teaching credential.
  • Complete in 11–15 Months — Complete the program online in as few as 11 months.
  • Increase Your Competitiveness — Supplement your education by completing the requirements for a California Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, California Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or Gifted Education Certificate.

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Change Begins in the Classroom

The USC Rossier School of Education prepares aspiring teachers as well as organizational leaders to achieve positive outcomes in a range of educational settings. USC Rossier offers select program options delivered online:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching — Gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a great K-12 teacher and help all students succeed. This teacher preparation program will prepare you to be recommended for a teaching credential.
  • Master of Arts in Teaching – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages online — Learn how to teach non-native English speakers in culturally-responsive learning settings. Explore the foundations of English-language teaching and put theory into practice with a field experience in a MAT–TESOL online setting.
  • Master of Education in School Counseling online — Prepare to work in K–12 settings as a dedicated school counselor. Gain foundational knowledge in three key focus areas: career and college readiness, restorative justice and trauma informed practice. Graduates of the program are able to pursue their credential as a school counselor.
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online — Drive systemic change in your organization, and advance in your leadership position across colleges and universities, private firms, and nonprofit and government organizations.

“Although I was a little apprehensive of an online program at first, I realized that USC Rossier offered me a lot of flexibility while also offering strong academics and a fieldwork component. I’ve come to realize that it was one of the best academic decisions I have made.”

– Sarah Tomlinson, MAT–TESOL online Graduate

“I was hired to teach 10th and 11th grade social sciences at the school where I’m currently finishing my guided practice. I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity that the school is giving to me, and I also feel extremely grateful for the positioning, preparation and confidence that USC Rossier gave me to compete for the job.”

– Johnny Walker, MAT online Graduate

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