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- Franz Hall 427, MSC 149
- 5000 N Willamette Blvd.
- Portland OR 97203
- 503-943-7135 or 800-546-3633
- fax: 503-943-8042
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School of Education: Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Recent college graduates
- Fifth-year for transitioning undergrads
Applications (no fee required) are accepted on a rolling basis and candidates are typically informed of their acceptance within a few weeks of a completed application. Apply by May 1 to ensure eligibility for tuition scholarships and a place in the yearly cohort. Our state (TSPC) and nationally (NCATE) accredited program seeks individuals hoping to make a difference in the lives of children, young adults, and families through the belief that every student can be a successful learner: every heart, every mind, every child.
Scholarships and Tuition Support
In addition to offering one of the lowest total MAT tuition packages in the metropolitan area, we provide a number of tuition remission scholarships based on financial need and merit. Learn more and complete a common application form on our graduate programming scholarships page.Total Program Cost and Tuition Rate
The MAT tuition package is one of the lowest in the metropolitan area. In addition to a 'no fee required' application, tuition and fees are locked in for each cohort, incorporating many of the additional or hidden fees added to the cost at other institutions.
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Students are assessed no added course or field experience fees, and
mandatory finger printing and background checks are provided on campus
for student convenience. There are no prerequisite courses required or
added to program costs. State testing is completed as an application
requirement, providing you the advantage of immediate state
certification upon meeting program requirements in May, helping
candidates to avoid additional testing fees and delays in certification
due to testing retakes. We advocate for a transparent and affordable
tuition package for your planning convenience and professional plans. Tuition rates are the
same for both Oregon and out-of-state candidates. For the latest tuition information, please visit our graduate tuition rates and scholarships page.
Two Centuries of Tradition in Social Justice
For nearly two centuries, we have prepared teachers and school leaders in the tradition of “Whole-Child Education”: the belief that all children can learn provided committed partnerships with families, respect for the backgrounds of children, and education that teaches to the whole child.
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Basil Moreau, founder of this Holy Cross tradition, believed that education is a matter of justice; that gaps in achievement and opportunity could be addressed through education that cultivates the community for the betterment of the whole learner:
“Education is the art of helping children to completeness.”
Rev. Basil Moreau, 1856
Fast forward to present day. The world is in need of excellent teachers as never before. The School of Education inherits this tradition and our students and alumni carry it forward. Founded on this principle of education as justice, the MAT program is recognized locally and nationally as a model program with the highest reputation and long-term track record of excellence.
“Education is the art of helping children to completeness.”
Rev. Basil Moreau, 1856
Fast forward to present day. The world is in need of excellent teachers as never before. The School of Education inherits this tradition and our students and alumni carry it forward. Founded on this principle of education as justice, the MAT program is recognized locally and nationally as a model program with the highest reputation and long-term track record of excellence.
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The Advantage of an MAT at the University of Portland
Points of distinction set the MAT at UP apart from other programs in the metropolitan area: our reputation, faculty, professional network, employment record, programming, selective cohorts, low tuition. We invite you to read further, learn more, compare us with other institutions, and join our tradition.A Reputation of Excellence
A reputation earned, with partnerships at 100 schools and 18 school systems. MORE>>
A reputation for excellence is something that is earned, not advertised on billboards and buses. As the longest-running teacher preparation program in the metropolitan area, the School of Education draws on two centuries of tradition educating the whole professional, uniquely positioning us to blend timeless pedagogy with cutting edge classroom innovation. We partner with approximately 100 local schools and 18 school systems in the area, where teacher candidates successfully serve diverse learning communities in unique partnerships, residencies, internships, and student teaching.
Our programs are accredited by the state of Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), nationally accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and internationally accredited by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) in Canada and Guam Commission for Educator Certification (GCEC) in Guam US Territory. Many of these accreditations reach back in history to the very inception of these agencies. Our recent approval by the State of Oregon’s TSPC identified no areas for improvement, affirming our excellence in programming.
Our programs are accredited by the state of Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), nationally accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), and internationally accredited by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) in Canada and Guam Commission for Educator Certification (GCEC) in Guam US Territory. Many of these accreditations reach back in history to the very inception of these agencies. Our recent approval by the State of Oregon’s TSPC identified no areas for improvement, affirming our excellence in programming.
Full-Time Faculty with the Highest Level of Expertise
Recognized education experts, dedicated to your success. MORE>>
Our full-time faculty hold advanced doctoral degrees from leading national universities, providing a level of expertise that is geographically diverse and unique to the metropolitan area. Professors in the School of Education continue to maintain their teaching credentials, each having followed a pathway from the PK-12 classroom to the highest level of scholarship and teaching. Most important, we are dedicated to providing you a full-time cadre of specialists, nationally published authors, and recognized experts in education who are dedicated to your success and individual program needs. Stop in to visit our faculty during their regular office hours. Set up an appointment. Explore our faculty web pages—find inspiration in their success and common mission to serve you.
An Employment Advantage
Ready to start teaching, the moment you receive your degree. MORE>>
When you complete an MAT at UP, you are immediately prepared to enter the teaching profession with an employment advantage. As a graduate, you are part of a select group of teachers who have passed rigorous entrance requirements, who bring expertise in discipline knowledge, and have successfully completed a nationally acknowledged and accredited program where student learning is the center of teaching practice. When you graduate in early May, you are fully certified, having passed state exams upon program entrance, and ready to begin substitute teaching in schools as an early advantage and support to your job search. Through a program of professional seminars, you have completed your resume and professional portfolio, participated in mock interviews with alumni principals, and cohort interviews for substitute teaching in local districts. You have the preparation, program reputation, alumni network, and advanced planning to successfully enter the profession.
A Rigorous School-Based Program
Turn theory into practice, every semester of the ten-month program. MORE>>
As a member of the MAT cohort, the School of Education’s commitment to fusing theory and practice provides you the opportunity to directly apply coursework attained concepts and skills during each semester of the ten-month program. Grounded in a focus on student learning, summer experiences immediately place you in charge of tutorial classes on the UP campus under the guidance of our faculty, working with local K-12 youth, communicating with parents and guardians about learning outcomes and strategies, and putting into use the strategies you learn in program classes. During the fall and spring sessions, you are placed in local school classrooms, where you gain the skills necessary to work independently as a classroom teacher. You will complete two Teacher Work Samples demonstrating student learning gains, under the guidance of faculty, supervisor, and mentor teacher support. You are never alone in this school-intensive work, but work with support teams and cooperating teachers trained at UP in mentorship and instructional coaching.
A Selective Program
Small cohort of peers, equally committed to this selective program. MORE>>
The MAT program is an intensive program, which demands talented students who are dedicated to the pursuit of a career in teaching. We surround you with a cohort of diverse peers who are equally committed to this selective program and its mission. We intentionally keep cohorts small and engage with you in an application process designed to allow us to know you as an individual, a learner, and a prospective teacher. Because we believe that every child deserves an excellent education, we look for candidates with the potential to have an impact on student learning as program participants and who will support their cohort of peers in this pursuit. As an applicant, you will be personally interviewed by our faculty and asked to demonstrate experience working or serving school-aged populations. We are the only program in the region that requires passage of state required exams as a program entrance requirement, further defining the talent we gather to form each cohort, the level of expertise you bring to the classroom, and caliber of classmates who join your professional journey.
Stewardship and Value in a Low Tuition Rate
Great reputation and high value, for one of the lowest tuition packages in the area. MORE>>
The School of Education MAT offers you one of the lowest total tuition packages at a high value in the metropolitan area. Tuition and fees are locked in for each cohort, incorporating many of the additional or hidden fees that are added on to the cost of becoming a teacher in Oregon. As a student, you are assessed no added course or field experience fees, and mandatory finger printing and background checks are provided on campus for student convenience. State testing is completed as an application requirement, providing you the advantage of immediate state certification upon meeting program requirements in May, and there are no added testing fees and delays in certification due to testing retakes. The School provides a full-time staff to support your progress, maneuvering through state required applications, work samples, and processes; you work with real people rather than outsourced on-line support vendors (Tk20, Eduventures, Taskstream and other fee-for-service businesses) which pass on additional fees to students and raise program costs. Dedicated full-time faculty provide face-to-face course experiences, regular office hours, and immediate communication to serve you in your studies and job search. Stewardship and value is what every student should expect in a comprehensive and low tuition rate.
A Professional Network
An alumni network of teachers and school leaders over 7,500 strong. MORE>>
We believe our professional network is the life blood of strong and stable careers in education. When you enter the University of Portland MAT program, you are welcomed into an alumni network of teachers and school leaders over 7,500 strong that runs deep into public and private schools. Our alumni are placed in over 300 schools in the region as teachers, school leaders, and specialists. Our Alumni Board works to promote a professional network among program graduates to help you cultivate deep professional friendships and opportunities. Our professional network promotes lifelong connections between recent graduates and master teachers and leaders, arranging mentoring of new teachers, professional development opportunities, and employment advice throughout your career. Our professional network launches and sustains your career and advancement in education.
Continuing Education
Be embraced as a lifelong learner, with priority access to additional programs. MORE>>
As a life-long learner, you are afforded the opportunity to grow and advance in your career upon graduation. As an alum of the MAT program, you have priority enrollment access to continuing education and professional development programs, symposia, and courses, often at reduced rates or no cost. The School of Education offers a variety of post-graduate degrees in school leadership, advanced certificates and endorsements. Annual conferences hosted on campus and summer programs will engage you in credit-option opportunities to advance in expertise. Annual professional networking gatherings on campus afford you the opportunity to reconnect with alumni and learn about opportunities to advance your practice and career. Our faculty invite you to visit us on campus for career advice and to become a mentor yourself to our current students in the classroom and in the field.
"The MAT Program helped me define and meet my professional goals, because while the classes at University of Portland imbue a deep theoretical knowledge, every professor strives to fuse theory with real-world practice."
- Michael Chambers, 2005 MAT graduate.
New Cohort Begins June 2013
Apply by May 1 for Eligibility
Join an Informational Session!
M.A.T. INFO MEETINGS
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pmLocation: Franz Hall – Murphy Conference Room 426
Monday, March 18, 2013
For more information, to set up an individual consultation or to RSVP:
Molly Louie, Office Management Specialist
louiem@up.edu
Office: 503.943.7404
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