University of Southern California Rossier School of Education M.A. Teaching and Teaching Credential Program USC Rossier School of Education 3470 Trousdale Parkway, WPH 800 Los Angeles, CA 90089-4038 US   Phone: 1-213-740-0224 Fax: 1-213-740-9433   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential Certificate Teaching Credential On Campus   The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)/Teaching Credential program is an intensive, 12 and a half-month program that prepares graduates to fill one of the many anticipated career opportunities in our nation’s schools. M.A.T. students will earn a Master’s degree and preliminary teaching credential, with field-based experiences that are tied directly to coursework. * Students earn both a Master's degree and teaching credential in 12 and a half months. * Students have significantly more field-based experiences and achieve a higher level of sophistication with using technology as an instructional tool. * The program is specifically designed to prepare teachers for diverse students in urban schools. * M.A.T. graduates will be in high demand and can enter the salary scale at a higher level in most school districts. * The program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Supervised field experiences are an integral part of every course. From the beginning of the program, students are placed in local classrooms to learn practical applications of theories and instructional methods from experienced teachers. Students complete two semesters of student teaching.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Confidential Financial Statement / Verification of Funds Official TOEFL score report from ETS  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Sealed official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, including community college coursework Copy of CBEST score report    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable