Washington MAT Degree Programs
online
USC's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is one of the most sought after online MAT programs in Washington because of its high standards and online option. The online MAT@USC program is held to the same strict standards as its traditional on-campus programs.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Seattle Pacific University combines elementary or secondary teacher certification within a master's degree. The MAT student must demonstrate maturity and document relevant experiences with children or adolescents. The MAT Program is a two year program and consists of four elements: Orientation, Foundation, Application, and Site Experience. When participants complete these four elements satisfactorily, they may be eligible for a Residency Teaching Certificate. Participants will be granted the MAT degree upon completion of a fifth element: the master's degree.
As part of Western Governors University, the online teaching degrees at WGU are approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU is the first exclusively online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure, a testament to the fact that WGU graduates "have the knowledge and skills to be effective in helping all students learn."
Washington Teaching Requirements
The state of Washington issues the Residency Teacher Certificate to most first-time applicants for a regular teaching certificate.
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Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from any regionally accredited college/university.
- Completed any state's approved teacher preparation program state-approved teacher preparation program. This would be either an approved program through a regionally accredited college or university, or an approved alternative-route program.
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- If you have not completed a state approved program, individuals may verify at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience outside Washington, and hold a regular certificate in another state.
- In Washington there are 21 colleges/universities approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board to offer educator preparation programs.
- Out-of-state applicants must pass a basic skills test (WEST-B) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit.
- Out-of-state applicants must pass an endorsement content knowledge test (WEST-E) within 12 months of receiving a temporary permit.
