Oregon State University - Cascades Campus invites individuals interested in teaching at the early childhood, elementary, middle or high school level to an Information Session with the faculty and staff of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs.

OSU-Cascades’ graduate teaching programs are full-time and follow a cohort model with students taking the same classes at the same time. Both programs include ESOL training and student teaching experience in local public schools. The early childhood and elementary program is a 14-month program. The secondary teaching program offers endorsements in both language arts and social studies and is a 12-month program. In addition to earning a master of arts in teaching, graduates will acquire an Oregon Initial I teaching license.  The OSU-Cascades MAT is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Information Sessions cover MAT program requirements and admissions procedures, as well as the application process and deadlines.  The sessions will be held in Cascades Hall at the following times:

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ........................................................................  Tuesday, September 15

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. .............................................................  Saturday, October 10

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ........................................................................  Thursday, October 22

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ........................................................................  Monday, November 2

12:00 - 1:30 p.m........................................................................ Wednesday, December 2

The application deadline for the 2010-11 cohort is 5:00 p.m. on December 7, 2009.  The MAT classes begin in June 2010 and prerequisite courses are offered throughout the 2009-10 academic year. 

Information Sessions are free and reservations are not necessary.  To learn more visit http://www.osucascades.edu/master-arts-teaching or contact Donna Harris, Administrative Coordinator at 541-322-3173 or donna.harris@osucascades.edu.