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Hands-on teaching + online learning

Oregon State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching with an option in clinically based elementary program (M.A.T. program) is a full-time licensure program that will prepare you to become an effective teacher capable of managing a classroom.

In this 51-credit, two-year master’s degree program, you will be immersed in the classroom gaining hands-on experience from day one while actively engaging with a cohort of like-minded peers.

The power of a strong partnership

The M.A.T. program is a unique partnership between the OSU College of Education and school districts in or near Portland, Oregon. The program provides you the opportunity to learn from renowned OSU faculty online through Oregon State Ecampus while co-teaching with experienced, senior teachers in the Beaverton School District, Hillsboro School District and Portland Public Schools.

In the fully online courses, you will participate in discussion forums that feature enriching conversations with your cohort of peers. During the hybrid (online/in-person) courses, you will benefit from face-to-face instruction with faculty from Oregon State, BSD, HSD and PPS.

Teachers are in demand

Nationally, there is a strong need for teachers, particularly in key areas, including bilingual teachers. There are dual language placements available in the Hillsboro, Beaverton and Portland areas.

Additionally, there are strong employment prospects for licensed teachers in the Portland metro area, with a need for teachers with master’s degrees across all grade levels and content areas.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All online classes are developed by Oregon State's renowned faculty, who are known for their research, expertise and innovation.
• OSU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• The OSU College of Education preparation program recently received the highest accreditation ranking from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• You receive the same Oregon State University diploma and transcript as on-campus students.
• OSU Ecampus is consistently ranked as a national leader in online education.
• The program’s rigorous curriculum and flexible delivery blends online and in-person sessions to maximize learning and flexibility.