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Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Teaching
Your path to the classroom starts here.
Degree Type
Master of Arts in Teaching
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FAQ
College
College of Education
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Few professions have the potential to impact lives like teaching. Our , cohort-based teaching program offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in elementary and secondary education, along with coursework to support continued learning and accreditation. Teaching faculty focus on instructional strategies and methods, best practices, research-driven theory and practical experiences that guide teaching candidates through the licensure process, leading to an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License upon completion.
With a physical campus and modern classroom buildings, we are the only public university offering a site-based teaching degree in Central Oregon. Our cohort model fosters strong relationships with peers and faculty through in-classroom instruction. OSU-Cascades MAT students earn endorsements in elementary or secondary disciplines, with the option to add an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement. The program can be completed in one or two years.
Teaching at OSU-Cascades is classified as in-person. However, the elementary endorsement is classified as hybrid as one required course is delivered through OSU Ecampus.
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Nationally Accredited Program
OSU-Cascades' teacher education program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Two Placements. Wider Perspective.
Work in two distinct K–12 placements, gaining exposure to diverse teaching environments, grade levels and mentorship styles.
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Earn Your Oregon Teaching License
Coursework and hands-on classroom experience guide you through the process of earning your Oregon teaching license.
Program Details
Endorsements
Elementary
- Multiple Subjects
Secondary
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematics
- Foundational Mathematics
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Integrated Science
- Physics
- Social Studies
Non-Degree Endorsements
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Endorsement open to our MAT candidates and Oregon licensed teachers
The Professional Teacher and Counselor Education unit at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÜÕ¾ (OSU) is by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education-Legacy (NCATE), which is now part of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Our graduate teaching program focuses on instructional strategies and methods courses, best practices, research driven theory and practical experiences. Our coursework prepares the teacher candidate for teacher licensure in Oregon.
Once you complete this program, discover all the learning outcomes you'll achieve.
Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.
OSUcascadesGradPrograms@osucascades.edu or call 541-706-2101
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$
71
k
average annual salary
Teachers and Instructors, Bureau of Labor Statistics
700
+
teachers who have graduated from the Master of Arts in Teaching program since 2001
OSU-Cascades-wide
100
%
of our completers passed their Teacher Performance Assessment
Courses
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What types of classes will I attend?
- Differentiation K-12
- The Effective Teaching Cycle I: Foundations and Planning
- The Effective Teaching Cycle II: Assessment
- Educational Development K-12
- Learning Environments I: Fostering Class Engagement
- Learning Environments II: Advancing Every Student
- Social Justice, Civil Rights & Multiculturalism in Education
- Professional Practice in the Teaching Community
- Foundations of ESOL Education
- Clinical Practice
- Capstone: Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
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Meet the Faculty
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Award Winning
Our research and teaching faculty bring current theory and practical knowledge.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Experience That Prepares
Arden Van Beek is a ’24 alum who chose OSU-Cascades’ MAT program for its extensive classroom hours and immersive structure. She wanted real preparation before leading her own classroom. Through hands-on placements and rigorous coursework, she built the confidence and reflective practice that guide her teaching today. Now teaching Physics, Chemistry and AP Environmental Science at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÜÕ¾ Tech Academy, Arden says the program helped her enter her first year energized, prepared and ready to make an impact. Her advice to future MAT students: lean in and take full advantage of every opportunity to grow.
200+ additional hours of student teaching
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OSU-Cascades provides a student teaching experience that exceeds the hours required for an Oregon preliminary teaching license by 200 hours. You’ll spend the school year gaining valuable hands-on experience in K-12 classrooms — applying instructional strategies and methods, exchanging best practices with co-teachers and getting feedback from university supervisors.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Confidence Built in the Classroom
ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÜÕ¾ native Ansley Duettra chose OSU-Cascades’ MAT program to give back to the community that shaped her. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship meant she was never just a name on a roster. Professors challenged her thinking, supported her growth and helped her build confidence as an educator. Through immersive classroom placements, including a full classroom takeover during student teaching, she gained hands-on leadership experience and a strong understanding of classroom instruction. Now teaching fourth grade in Redmond, Ansley says the program prepared her to enter her first year feeling capable, grounded and confident.
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