Become a teacher with Pacific University's Master of Arts in Teaching programs.

The master of arts in teaching prepares you to be an elementary, middle, or high school teacher. There are several different routes to the degree — including one-year and two-year hybrid options — with experiences tailored for your location and future plans. 

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Master of Arts in Teaching Programs

With an MAT in general education, you can become an elementary, middle or high school teacher. One- and two-year programs are available online and we also offer a special residency pathway to an MAT in partnership with Arbor School.

The MAT in Special Education, an online program, prepares you as a K-12 special education teacher and includes practicum placements in your local school district. Courses are primarily online, with optional face-to-face coursework at either Forest Grove or Eugene campuses.

 

 

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Josie Kochendorfer | Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Forest Grove
503-352-1435 | koch3112@pacificu.edu

Krisha Hall | Data Specialist for Graduate & Professional Admissions
Eugene
541-632-8807 | teacheug@pacificu.edu

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Andy Saultz

The interim dean of Pacific's College of Education is the co-author of a report advocating for changes to the Education & Secondary Education Act and will be part of a joint briefing on the report on Capitol Hill on September 27.

The five-year sub-award, earned in conjunction with Oregon Health & Science University, will provide undergraduate teaching opportunities to a diverse group of post-doctoral scholars.

The College of Education is excited to announce two leadership updates for the School of Learning and Teaching and the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.