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Teaching (MAT) with an Emphasis in Middle School Education

Shape Young Minds as a Middle School Teacher

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Locations Offered
In Person
2 Years
Time to Completion
$730
Cost Per Credit Hour
41
Credit Hours Required

Become an inspiring middle school educator

Webster's Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education equips you to ignite curiosity, inspire growth, and empower students to reach their full potential. In just two years, you'll become a master of dynamic, tech-infused curriculum design that empowers students to not only thrive in school, but navigate the world with confidence.

Why Webster for your MAT with a Middle School Education Emphasis?

Expand your learning to enhance theirs

In addition to hands-on experiences that put theory into practice and build your teaching skills, the Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education provides the foundation for teacher preparation leading to Missouri initial teacher certification. This program is designed for:

Cultivate a high-achievement classroom

Our comprehensive curriculum empowers you to design creative learning environments that spark curiosity and fuel academic success. Become a teacher who is confident in your educational theory knowledge, capable of tailoring instruction to every student's unique needs. You will graduate able to:

Middle School Education program curriculum

You’ll complete 41 credit hours to earn your Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education. If you plan to pursue initial teaching certification in Missouri, additional coursework is required.

Your course list

The following 27 hours of courses and 14 hours of field experiences are required to earn the MAT with an Emphasis in Middle School Education:

  • Apprentice Teaching Middle School
  • Apprentice Teaching Seminar
  • Arts and Humanities Methods or STEM Methods
  • Classroom and Behavioral Management
  • Differentiated Reading Assessments and Intervention
  • Digital Pedagogy and Assistive Learning Technology
  • Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners
  • Introductory Teaching Practicum
  • Middle School History and Philosophy
  • Practicum: Middle School
  • Practicum Seminar
  • Teaching in a Diverse Society
  • Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
  • Writing Instruction

Additional Certification Requirements

The following courses are required to complete the requirements for Missouri initial teacher certification in Middle School Education.

  • Content courses in Science, Math, and Social Science as determined in consultation with your advisor (see below)
  • Psychological Foundations of Education
  • Psychology of the Exceptional Student

Content Areas

Students choose one of the following content areas in which to seek Missouri initial teacher certification.

Language Arts

  • 3 hours of Composition
  • 6 hours of American Literature
  • 6 hours of World Literature
  • 3 hours of Modern Grammar
  • 3 hours of Oral/Interpersonal Communication
  • 3 hours of Young Adult Literature

Mathematics

  • 4–5 hours Calculus I
  • 4–5 hours Calculus II
  • 14–16 hours from the following: (to be determined in consultation with advisor)
    • Statistics
    • Geometry
    • Discrete Mathematics

Science

  • 4–5 hours of Biology with lab
  • 4–5 hours of Chemistry with lab
  • 4–5 hours of Physics with lab or Physical Science with lab
  • 9–12 hours of coursework addressing:
    • Astronomy
    • Environmental Science
    • Physical Geology
    • Meteorology

Social Science

  • 3 hours of Economics
  • 3 hours of Geography
  • 3 hours of American Government
  • 6 hours of American History (to include 18th, 19th, 20th Century)
  • 6 hours of World/European History
  • 3 hours of Young Adult Literature

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Advance your teaching career

Your Webster Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education opens doors to diverse opportunities! Thrive in public or private middle school classrooms, explore specialized programs, or make a difference in community support organizations.

With 40,000+ middle school teaching job openings each year and a median annual salary of $61,810, Webster's MAT equips you for a rewarding future where every day makes a difference.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Zip Recruiter

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Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your CAEP- and DESE-accredited Master of Arts in Teaching with an Emphasis in Middle School Education from Webster University, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Webster University is also approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MDESE) to offer coursework and programs that lead to Missouri state educator certification in more than 20 areas.

Learn from experts

Combine theory and practice as you work alongside faculty members with professional experience in the field. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.