Online master of arts in teaching (MAT) programs
Online MAT programs prepare current and prospective educators for K-12 teaching roles. They typically include subject-specific coursework, classroom management, and required practicum or student teaching experiences.
Course Overview
Online master of arts in teaching (MAT) programs are designed for aspiring and current K-12 educators who want to build subject-specific teaching skills. The degree guide describes how MAT programs can support licensure preparation, classroom management, teaching reading, and instruction for diverse learners. Programs are typically 30-36 credits and may take 1-2 years to complete. Coursework is usually completed online, but many programs require in-person practicum or student teaching placements, often during regular business hours. Some programs may offer specializations such as STEM, history, language arts, literacy, or special education. The page also notes that edX works with university partners and that some programs may offer optional stackable certificates. Applicants should check state licensure requirements and whether the program provides support for arranging local field placements.
Who is this for?
Aspiring or current K-12 teachers, including those seeking licensure or transitioning into teaching without prior teacher preparation.
Prerequisites
Admissions requirements for MAT programs vary by school. Many accredited master's programs request the following:
About the Provider
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP), founded in September 2020 by a multidisciplinary faculty group including neuroscientist Michael Silver and author Michael Pollan, conducting psilocybin research into cognition, perception, emotion, and their neural bases in the human brain. BCSP's four pillars of basic science, journalism, culture, and community have established it as a leading interdisciplinary hub for psychedelic research and public engagement, producing The Microdose newsletter and a global clinical trials map.
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- PriceFree
- FormatHybrid
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsClassroom managementTeaching readingInstruction for diverse learnersSubject-specific teachingPracticum and student teaching preparationK-12 instruction
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