Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in the heart of Central Oregon at the OSU-Cascades campus. Our program provides graduates with an Oregon Initial I Teaching License with authorizations in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. This is a full-time, 14-month program (with the next cohort beginning June 2009 and ending July 2010) resulting in licensure with elementary and early childhood authorizations. The OSU-Cascades MAT is nationally accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).

MAT Cohort Program

2008-2009 MAT Cohort

Schedule of Courses for 2008-2009 Academic Year Schedule includes prerequisites and coursework for summer 2008 through summer 2009 for the current cohort.

Applications for the 2009-2010 cohort are now being accepted.

The application deadline is December 1, 2008.

MAT Program Information Sessions

Information sessions are the best way to get all of your questions answered regarding the program's requirements and admissions procedures. Please join us on any of the following dates. No registration required. For questions regarding the sessions please contact Donna Harris at 541-322-3173 or donnaharris@osucascades.edu.

Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00pm, Cascades Hall, Room TBA*

Tuesday, September 16, 6:00-7:00pm, Cascades Hall, Room TBA

Saturday, October 11, 11:00-12:00 noon, Cascades Hall, Room TBA

Thursday, October 23, 6:00-7:00pm, Cascades Hall, Room TBA

Monday, November 3, 6:00-7:00pm, Cascades Hall, Room TBA

*Room numbers will be posted in Cascades Hall on each session date.

Admission Information

Information Sessions for 2009-2010 Application Process These sessions will answer your questions about the program and give you the opportunity to meet the program director and other professors.

2009-2010 MAT Application Downloadable application packet

Admission to the MAT Program Deadlines, requirements, and downloadable applications/forms can be found here.

Prerequisites What you need to take prior to beginning the program.

Advising Towards the MAT This site answers your questions about what you should be taking in your undergraduate degree in order to successfully show competence in key subject areas for the MAT.

Dr. Jay Casbon Advising to enter the MAT program

Frequently Asked Questions Not finding the information you're looking for? Check here.

Links Important links to various testing sites and licensure information associated with the MAT program.

Inservice Teachers

Coursework Available for Inservice Teachers Course schedule for classes that are open to inservice teachers.

MAT 2007-2008 Distinguished Student

Jessica Buhrle (right) 2007-2008 Distinguished Studentt

with Dr. Kathleen Cowin, Assistant Professor,

Teacher and Counselor Education