Teaching and Curriculum
Master of Arts
Master of Arts
Course Delivery
Total Credits
Tuition
Minimum Duration
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program is a fully online graduate program for both beginning and experienced teachers in schools across the United States and around the world. You can design a unique program of study aligned with your interests and goals. If you are a full-time practicing teacher, you will enjoy the opportunity to complete course assignments with the flexibility that comes with enrollment in a fully online asynchronous program. MATC courses are taught by instructors, including award-winning faculty in the Department of Teacher Education, who provide innovative learning experiences for students that embrace the possibilities of online learning. If you completed the College of Education's teaching internship, you may utilize 9 of the credits earned through the internship to complete the MATC degree.
#1 in Curriculum & Instruction - U.S. News Rankings (specialty) 2023
#1 in Curriculum & Instruction - U.S. News Rankings (online) 2023
#1 in Education - Shanghai Global Rankings (academic)
#2 in Education - Center for World University Rankings (academic)
MATC students choose to focus their studies in:
Students may further focus their studies by earning a specialization in Literacy and Language or K-12 ESL. The Language and Literacy specialization includes an option to seek a Reading Endorsement or Reading Specialist Endorsement. The K-12 ESL specialization leads to eligibility for a K-12 level endorsement in ESL and is a 32-credit option due to a second 2-credit ESL practicum required for the endorsement.
In addition to earning a masters degree, MATC students who complete the program are positioned to meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for professional development, maintain provisional certification, and apply for the MDE Professional Certificate. MATC program graduates may pursue their scholarly interests further by applying to the MSU Department of Teacher Education's Ph.D. program in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education.
Dr. Douglas K. Hartman is Professor of Technology & Human Learning in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University, with a courtesy appointment in the Educational Psychology/Educational Technology Program. His research focuses on the use of technologies for teaching and learning in a numbers of areas—school, community, work, and sports.
TE 818 - Curriculum in Its Social Context (3 Credits)
TE 801 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practice I (3 Credits)
TE 807 - Professional Development and Inquiry (3 Credits)
TE 808 - Inquiry into Classroom Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
TE 870 - Curriculum Design, Development, and Deliberation in Schools (3 Credits)
TE 872 - Teachers as Teacher Educators (3 Credits)
TE 873 - Literacy Leadership (3 Credits)
April 1st
August 1st
December 1st
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program is a fully online graduate program for both beginning and experienced teachers in schools across the United States and around the world. You can design a unique program of study aligned with your interests and goals. If you are a full-time practicing teacher, you will enjoy the opportunity to complete course assignments with the flexibility that comes with enrollment in a fully online asynchronous program. MATC courses are taught by instructors, including award-winning faculty in the Department of Teacher Education, who provide innovative learning experiences for students that embrace the possibilities of online learning. If you completed the College of Education's teaching internship, you may utilize 9 of the credits earned through the internship to complete the MATC degree.
#1 in Curriculum & Instruction - U.S. News Rankings (specialty) 2023
#1 in Curriculum & Instruction - U.S. News Rankings (online) 2023
#1 in Education - Shanghai Global Rankings (academic)
#2 in Education - Center for World University Rankings (academic)
MATC students choose to focus their studies in:
Students may further focus their studies by earning a specialization in Literacy and Language or K-12 ESL. The Language and Literacy specialization includes an option to seek a Reading Endorsement or Reading Specialist Endorsement. The K-12 ESL specialization leads to eligibility for a K-12 level endorsement in ESL and is a 32-credit option due to a second 2-credit ESL practicum required for the endorsement.
In addition to earning a masters degree, MATC students who complete the program are positioned to meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for professional development, maintain provisional certification, and apply for the MDE Professional Certificate. MATC program graduates may pursue their scholarly interests further by applying to the MSU Department of Teacher Education's Ph.D. program in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education.
Dr. Douglas K. Hartman is Professor of Technology & Human Learning in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University, with a courtesy appointment in the Educational Psychology/Educational Technology Program. His research focuses on the use of technologies for teaching and learning in a numbers of areas—school, community, work, and sports.
TE 818 - Curriculum in Its Social Context (3 Credits)
TE 801 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practice I (3 Credits)
TE 807 - Professional Development and Inquiry (3 Credits)
TE 808 - Inquiry into Classroom Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
TE 870 - Curriculum Design, Development, and Deliberation in Schools (3 Credits)
TE 872 - Teachers as Teacher Educators (3 Credits)
TE 873 - Literacy Leadership (3 Credits)
April 1st
August 1st
December 1st
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
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