Gain the knowledge and skills you need for the classroom

In this two-year, hybrid master’s degree program, you gaining hands-on classroom experience from day one while engaging with a cohort of like-minded peers. 

The MAT-CBEE provides you with the opportunity to learn from renowned OSU faculty online through our Ecampus and face-to-face at OSU’s Portland Center, all while co-teaching with experienced senior teachers in our partner school districts.  

During your first year, you will work in a classroom at least twice weekly; during your second year you will be in-classroom daily to experience the clinical learning environment. 

Are you a district staff member interested in becoming a certified teacher? 

This program provides a unique pathway for district staff to become certified elementary teachers. If you currently work with students in an elementary classroom setting, our program has the potential to enable you to keep your job while earning a Master of Arts in Teaching and licensure. 

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in this program, please contact Melissa Medina, Coordinator of Graduate Student Recruitment and Admissions, at [email protected] to learn more about program prerequisites and application requirements before applying.