The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University has been nationally and internationally recognized for our focus on improving educational opportunities for all children and youth, and supporting P-12 teachers in their efforts to develop and improve their practice What makes the difference in our programs?
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) is designed for beginning and experienced teachers alike, the majority of whom are teaching full time and all of whom are deeply committed to public education and teaching P-12 students. Participation in the MATC program requires a deep, dual commitment to teachers’ learning as well as to students’ learning. Our program tailors course work to meet our students’ individual interests while focusing on the program goals of:
We believe that teachers want to make a difference! Teachers in the MATC program are dedicated, dynamic professionals who not only desire to expand their knowledge and repertoires; they want to make a difference in their students’ lives and learning.
MATC students assume a variety of collaborative leadership roles and responsibilities in their schools, districts and beyond. They are a credit to Michigan State University and the teaching profession. Their strong commitment to improving their practice and students’ opportunities to learn in meaningful ways—coupled with our interest in helping teachers learn from theory, research, practice and each other—make the difference!
How do you want to make a difference? How can we help you pursue your goals?
For beginning teachers
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View our program goals and standards.
The Department of Teacher Education's Master's Program in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) is designed for beginning and experienced teachers alike, the majority of whom are teaching full time and who are deeply committed to public education and teaching P-12 students. Participation in the MATC program requires a deep, dual commitment to teachers’ learning as well as to students’ learning. Our program tailors coursework to meet our students’ individual interests while focusing on the program goals of:
Applicants to the MATC may presently apply to:
The online MATC program—with the exception of the ESL K-12 endorsement option, all requirements for the MATC may be met entirely online. **
All program requirements must be completed within five (5) years.
**Currently, LLT courses requirement for new K12-ESL endorsement are not available online.
Standard 1: Understanding and commitment to students and their diversity
Standard 2: Understanding of subject matter, how to teach it and how to design curriculum,
instruction and assessment to foster students’ understanding
Standard 3: Understanding and use of theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks to situate and analyze issues and problems of practice and policy
Standard 4: Reflective, systematic inquiry and study/refinement of one’s practice
Standard 5: Communication skills and information literacy
Standard 6: Proactive participation in collaborative initiatives, professional learning communities, professional organizations and teacher leadership beyond the classroom
Goal 1: Critical inquiry
Goal 2: Accomplished teaching
Goal 3: Collaborative professional development, teacher leadership, contributions to the field