Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Secondary (6-12) Teacher Certification Options
Option 1: Noyce Scholarship Opportunity for STEM Career Changers - National Science Foundation
| Full-time, secondary teacher certification program |
Overview
This high-quality, Noyce secondary certification and master's degree program, with a focus on math and science education, is designed for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals who want to change careers, putting their knowledge and experience to work in middle and high school classrooms.
OU Noyce Teaching Scholar recipients will be able to complete their studies, a practicum and student teaching requirements in 13 months. The first cohort will receive certification and be able to begin teaching by the fall of 2011.
For more information about the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship at Oakland University, please visit the program page. Attend an information session or contact us. |
Option 2: MAT with Secondary Teacher Certification, 20-Month Program
Part-time program
Overview
The Master of Arts In Teaching (MAT) Secondary program is a part-time designed for individuals who already have a bachelor's degree and wish to become certified to teach middle school or high school.
- Conveniently scheduled. Courses meet on two weekday evenings and scheduled Saturdays, with the exception of one semester of daytime student teaching.
- Approximately 20 months to certification, with two additional courses to earn a master's degree in teaching*
- High-quality learning experiences ensures participants are well-prepared to teach
- Aligned with the State of Michigan certification and endorsement requirements
- Classes meet off-campus and are primarily scheduled in Troy. A few courses held in Bloomfield Hills or Auburn Hills.
*Additional major and minor courses may be necessary for individuals whose prior course work does not include sufficient credits for the core competencies set by the Michigan Department of Education for teaching a major and minor content area.
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Learn more about the MAT Secondary program.
Attend an information meeting. Request a transcript review.
Please see the
information meeting flyer for session details.
Apply by May 1
Cohorts begin each fall semester. May 1 is the application deadline.
It may be possible to begin courses towary teaching major/minors now.
Job Market and Salaries
Contact Professional Development
Jasmine Bailey, Administrative Project Coordinator
School of Education and Human Services
(248) 370-3037 phone (248) 370-3137 fax
Request Information |