Open Doors to a Brighter Future for Us All
Leap into teaching with Webster鈥檚 accelerated, fully online Master of Arts in
Teaching (MAT) program designed for aspiring educators who want to make a real-world
impact in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. Whether you are pivoting careers
or deepening your purpose, our program prepares you with the tools, mentorship and
flexibility to thrive.
Program Highlights
- Duration: Approximately 16 months
- Format: Fully Online Cohort
- Evidence-Based Curriculum:
- Learn practical skills and inclusive teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
- Participate in weekly synchronous seminars that offer dynamic mentorship, fostering a strong peer network and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Gain flexible field experience through opportunities connected to real classrooms and work environments.
This program is eligible for a cohort reduced rate of $550 per credit hour. To inquire about eligibility, contact soe@webster.edu.
Program Distinctions
Distinctive Instructional Approaches of the MAT Curriculum
51成人猎奇鈥檚 Master of Arts in Teaching program integrates innovative, research-based strategies to prepare future educators for success in diverse kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. The curriculum is aligned with state and national teacher education standards.
Curriculum and Assessment
Students design inclusive, standards-aligned learning experiences using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated units and lessons, which are critically refined through Understanding by Design (UbD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks. This approach ensures that instructional planning is intentional and adaptable to the needs of diverse learners.
Instruction
The program bridges theory and practice through immersive digital simulations and video-based reflections, allowing students to rehearse teaching strategies, receive feedback and refine instructional techniques in realistic classroom scenarios.
Classroom Culture
Future educators learn to cultivate equitable, restorative and technology-integrated learning environments that prioritize student voice, belonging and community connection. This focus supports the development of inclusive classroom cultures that reflect the social, emotional and academic needs of all students.
Professional Development
Students build a reflective teaching identity by creating personalized digital portfolios, setting ongoing goals and conducting continuous self-assessment. These tools promote professional growth and readiness for certification and classroom leadership.
Choose Your Emphasis Area
Each emphasis leads to initial teacher certification and includes real-world teaching experiences, inclusive classroom strategies and personalized professional development.
Support diverse learners with inclusive, restorative practices and specialized strategies for students with exceptional needs.
Build foundational skills and inspire curiosity in young learners through evidence-based, developmentally appropriate instruction.
Engage middle school students with interdisciplinary teaching and culturally responsive practices tailored to early adolescence.
Empower high school students with subject-specific expertise and transformative teaching strategies.
Career Opportunities for MAT Graduates
Graduates of 51成人猎奇鈥檚 MAT program are well prepared to enter dynamic and evolving kindergarten through 12th grade education workforce. With initial teacher certification in hand, they can pursue a variety of impactful roles across public, charter and private schools nationwide.
鈥疌ommon Career Paths and Average Salaries in Missouri (2025)
Position |
Grade Level |
Average Annual Salary |
| Elementary School Teacher | Grades 1鈥�6 | $56,692 |
| Middle School Teacher | Grades 5鈥�9 | $56,722 |
| High School Teacher | Grades 9鈥�12 | $61,853 |
| Special Education Teacher | 碍鈥�12 | $58,000鈥�$62,000 |
Source:
Job Market Outlook
- The US continues to experience teacher shortages, especially in special education, math and science (middle and secondary) in rural and urban districts.
- The , along with many other states, maintains a statewide job board where certified teachers can explore open positions across all districts.
Certification and Hiring
- Graduates earn an Initial Professional Certificate, the first step in Missouri鈥檚 and
other states educator licensure system
Most school districts require a valid teaching certificate, a background check and completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program, such as Webster鈥檚 MAT programs.