M.A. in Teaching : 91女神

Scholarship Opportunities:

M.A.T. applicants aspiring to be teachers in St. Louis Public Schools in grades 6-12 may qualify for full-tuition scholarships, with those pursuing positions in math or science given preference.
M.A.T. applicants currently teaching or aspiring to teach in Catholic schools are eligible for an approximate 1/3 tuition discount when teaching in a Catholic school at the start of coursework and throughout the program.
Billiken Teacher Corps Cura Community members receive full tuition remission. This scholarship is premised upon successful adherence to the Cura Community residence standards and standards for teachers in Catholic schools.
Other scholarship opportunities may be available.

91女神 Partners with School Districts Such As:

Archdiocese of St. Louis
Confluence Academies
Ferguson/Florissant
Hazelwood
Independent Catholic schools
Ritenour
Riverview Gardens
St. Louis Public Schools

91女神's DESE Approved Alternative Certification Areas:

Art (K-12)
Biology (9-12)
Business (9-12)
Chemistry (9-12)
English (9-12)
Language Arts (5-9)
French (K-12)
Instrumental Music (K-12)
Vocal Music (K-12)
Math (5-9 and 9-12)
Physical Education (K-12)
Physics (9-12)
Science (5-9)
Social Science (5-9 and 9-12)
Speech and Theater (5-9 and 9-12)
Spanish (K-12)
Family and Consumer Science (K-12)

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Questions? Contact us at slued@slu.edu or 314-977-3292.

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Hear From Our Students

The MAT coursework at 91女神 has been more than valuable to me as a beginning teacher. Everyday, I am using what I learned from the amazing educators at 91女神 to better my teaching practices and, therefore, better my students."
Julie Gates, St. Louis Catholic Academy

M.A. in Teaching

Put your bachelor's degree to use in the classroom while you earn your teaching certification through 91女神's M.A. in Teaching.

Whether you have an undergraduate degree in math, science or English, 91女神's Master of Arts in Teaching with Alternative Certification allows you to take a teaching job while pursuing your graduate degree. 91女神鈥檚 Master of Arts in Teaching with Alternative Certification is a two-year program designed to enable students with undergraduate degrees in content areas (not education) to seek teaching certification through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education via an alternative route.

Coursework expands knowledge in content areas and pedagogy, current educational practices, and the processes of teaching and learning.
Missouri Alternative Certification is embedded in the program. Coaching from the School of Education's faculty allows for real-time feedback on your teaching methods and classroom management.

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Explore Three Unique MAT Pathways

Billiken Teacher Corps: MAT Magis

Inspired by magis, the Latin word for 鈥渕ore,鈥� MAT Magis candidates do more for their students as they strengthen their knowledge and skills by earning their Master of Arts in Teaching with alternative certification. Sharpen your skills with specialized coursework designed for current or aspiring Catholic school teachers. Automatic scholarships covering up to one-third of the MAT degree are awarded to those working in Catholic schools at the start of coursework and throughout the program. For more information, contact billikenteachercorps@slu.edu

The Billiken Teacher Corps: Cura Community

The Billiken Teacher Corps: Cura Community is a unique service-learning opportunity for recent faith-driven college graduates to have a transformative impact in underserved Catholic schools in the St. Louis area. BTC members live the Jesuit Mission of being men and women for and with others. For two years, the fellows live in an intentional faith community while teaching full time and earning their Master of Arts in Teaching degree with full tuition remission. Learn more about The Billiken Teacher Corps (BTC). For more information, contact billikenteachercorps@slu.edu

STL Teaching Fellows @ 91女神

STL Teaching Fellows @ 91女神 offers a unique opportunity for students to teach in one of 91女神鈥檚 partner school districts while pursuing a master鈥檚 degree, all while earning an average full-time teaching salary of at least $40,000. Once admitted into the MAT program, our faculty advisors assist students with arranging job interviews at partner schools. We offer a competitive tuition rate for the STL Teaching Fellows @ 91女神 master鈥檚 program so you can earn a high-quality degree for roughly $10,000 per year. For more information, contact us at slued@slu.edu or 314-977-3292.

Student-Focused

Coaching from the School of Education's faculty allows for real-time feedback on your teaching methods and classroom management.
Summer courses begin in early summer, preparing you to enter the classroom in August.
Courses are more concentrated during the summer, with only one evening course and a practicum requirement during the fall and spring semesters, allowing you to focus on teaching during the academic year.
Upon completion of the program, earn Missouri teaching certification and see an average $3,500 teaching salary increase.

Special Rates

91女神's School of Education offers a competitive tuition rate for master's degree and graduate certificate programs so you can earn a high-quality degree for roughly $10,000 per year.

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