Master of Arts in Teaching (Online) Rossier School of Education University of Southern California

The School of Education at the University of Southern California at Rossier

The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education is one of the world's premier centers for graduate study in urban education. We prepare and develop educational leaders who are agents of change and we are committed to innovation in all our programs, utilizing the latest in technologies and on-line capabilities to provide students with options for learning and succeeding.

Benefits of an Education from USC Rossier

An academically rigorous program taught by renowned USC faculty. Based on a framework of how to best integrate theory and practice, the program's curriculum prepares students for the problems teachers face in today's classrooms.

A dynamic virtual campus experience that brings the best of on-campus online. Through a cutting-edge learning management system, students participate in live, face-to-face class sessions, receive 24-hour access to self-paced coursework, and join a rich online community where collaboration and interaction are a way of life.

Integrates field-based teaching experiences in your own community right from the start of the program. At USC Rossier, we know that students gain invaluable experience by observing and practicing in an actual classroom, so we dedicate resources to find that classroom for you.

Students receive personalized services that last a lifetime. From matriculation through commencement, students have a lifelong connection to the university with membership in the Trojan Family Network.

Master of Arts in Teaching Program at USC Rossier

The USC Rossier School of Education's MAT@USC is a Master of Arts in Teaching program delivered online. The program offers a combination of state-of-the-art online learning and field-based teaching experiences to K-12 teachers looking to take their teaching careers to the next level. This innovative program is designed to help our students acquire the broader perspective needed to be transformative teachers.

Master of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential

The MAT@USC is a Master of Arts in Teaching program delivered online by the USC Rossier School of Education. Through a combination of state-of-the-art online learning and field-based teaching experiences, aspiring teachers have the opportunity to earn an advanced degree and be recommended for a teaching credential. This innovative program is designed to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make a difference in classrooms across the country.

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The MAT@USC TESOL is a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program delivered online at the USC Rossier School of Education. This innovative program integrates a high-quality teacher preparation program with comprehensive TESOL training to prepare students to be English-language teaching specialists in a variety of settings and at all educational levels.

MAT Specialization of Interest: Gifted Education Certificate

USC Rossier's Master of Arts in Teaching program delivered online is designed for K-12 teachers looking to take their careers to the next level. The MAT combines state-of-the-art online learning with carefully selected teaching experiences in the field through a unique blend of theory and practice. Prepare to engage students with gifted abilities while helping all students in your classroom achieve their full potential with a Master's degree and Certificate in Gifted Education from USC.

Financial Aid Opportunities at USC Rossier

USC administers one of the largest financial aid programs in the United States, and the school's Financial Aid Office provides applications and information about need-based financial aid, departmental grants and long-term financing options.

Testimonials for the MAT@USC Program

"The MAT@USC has absolutely inspired me to not only get into those classrooms and do the best that I can do, but constantly improve that experience. It's been extremely challenging, but every bit of it has helped make me a better teacher."

- Jay Garrett, MAT@USC Graduate



"The best part about the MAT@USC is being able to reflect on my own teaching. Being able to see myself actually teaching a lesson and being able to reflect on 'Where did I go wrong?' 'What can I improve upon?' And, that's something that I think I wouldn't have been able to get anywhere else."

- Marybel Marcelli, MAT@USC Graduate

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• School Counseling Master of Education (ME)
• Marriage, Family And Child Counseling Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)
• Teaching (Online) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• Postsecondary Administration And Student Affairs [PASA] Master of Education (ME)
• Teaching And Teaching Credential Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• Educational Counseling Master of Education (ME)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 228
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Yes
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Optional
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,282
• Accepted865
• Acceptance Rate67%
• Enrolled484
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $85
• Application Fee - International $85
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Not Reported
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline January 5th January 5th Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE (for all programs except MAT)
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, TOEFL iBT

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *$31,240
• Out-of-state tuition *$31,240
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year fees$600.00
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsApril 10
• Types of financial support availableCareer or Field-Related Internships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Scholarship and/or loans, Traineeships, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students1471
• Female Percentage73%
• Male Percentage27%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students1471
• Part-time Percentage22%
• Full-time Percentage78%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino17%
• Black / African American14%
• White / Caucasian49%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian15%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races3%
• Unknown2%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty50
• Full-time Percentage52%
• Part-time Percentage48%
• Female Percentage62%
• Male Percentage38%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchCollege access and equity, preparing teachers for culturally diverse populations, sociocultural basis of learning as mediated by instruction with focus on reading and literacy in English learners, social and political aspects of teaching and learning English, school counselor development and training
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last yearNot Reported