Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) Online

Transition into teaching and positively impact future generations with a rewarding MAT program featuring 100% online coursework and immersive student teaching experiences. No prior teaching experience required.

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Program Overview

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Earn a respected MAT in Secondary Education (9-12) online

Jump-start your high school teaching career with the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education (9-12) online program from Avila University. Acquire the pedagogical knowledge, research-based teaching methods, and practical classroom management strategies needed to help secondary students achieve their academic goals. You will learn from responsive, field-tested faculty who can help connect you to local job opportunities.

This Avila online master's degree in secondary education is handcrafted for motivated career-changers like you because you don't need prior teaching experience or an education-related bachelor's degree to apply. Upon graduation, you can gain your initial teaching license in Missouri. Choose a certification area in Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Marketing, Social Studies, or Speech/Theater.

In this education online program, you will:

  • Use theoretical knowledge, research, and culturally responsive practices to create a positive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students
  • Apply principles, theories, and methods of effective curriculum design, instruction, and assessment
  • Promote learning, critical thinking skills, and social responsibilities of all student populations
  • Model professionalism through effective internal and external communication, self-reflection and professional growth, and productive and effective collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders
In this education online program, you will:+
  • Use theoretical knowledge, research, and culturally responsive practices to create a positive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students
  • Apply principles, theories, and methods of effective curriculum design, instruction, and assessment
  • Promote learning, critical thinking skills, and social responsibilities of all student populations
  • Model professionalism through effective internal and external communication, self-reflection and professional growth, and productive and effective collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders

Career opportunities:

  • Biology Teacher
  • Business Teacher
  • Chemistry Teacher
  • English Teacher
  • Marketing Teacher
  • Social Studies Teacher
  • Speech and Theater Teacher
Career opportunities:+
  • Biology Teacher
  • Business Teacher
  • Chemistry Teacher
  • English Teacher
  • Marketing Teacher
  • Social Studies Teacher
  • Speech and Theater Teacher

Also available:

Avila University offers a variety of online master’s degree programs in education. View all online education graduate programs.

$14,400 Total Tuition
As few as 18 months Duration
36 Credit Hours

Personalized learning experience

You will receive a personalized learning experience online. Faculty regularly engages in value-added comments and feedback providing the same level of instruction as if you were in person.

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Tuition

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Pay-by-the-course tuition designed for working adults

The online secondary education master's degree program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Additional fees may apply for select courses, and financial aid may be available.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
MAT in Secondary Education $400 $1,200 $14,400

Tuition breakdown:

$14,400 Total Tuition
$400 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

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Take note of these important dates and deadlines

Ideal for working professionals, the MAT in Secondary Education (9-12) online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.

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TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Spring 2 20253/3/252/26/252/26/252/28/253/3/255/4/258 weeks

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2/26/25 Apply Date
3/3/25 Class Starts

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Admissions

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Here’s what you need to apply to Avila online

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education below.

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Official transcript
  • 2.75 GPA in prior coursework
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In order to be eligible to receive a MAT in Secondary Education from Avila University, you must have the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
  • GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
  • Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.* (Avila graduates do not need to obtain Avila transcripts.)
  • Students admitted provisionally must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine (9) credits in their program of study

Submit all official transcripts to:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145

If you are not in the state of Missouri, please check requirements within your own state for certification.

*All transcripts must be submitted. If outstanding transcripts are identified after being accepted, the student will not be able to proceed until the remaining transcripts are received.

Courses

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Preview the MAT in Secondary Education online curriculum

In order to earn your MAT in Secondary Education (9-12) online, you will complete 11 courses for a total of 36 credit hours.

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Students will take either EDT 695 or EDT 696.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course offers education students the opportunity to explore the teaching field through a 40-hour initial field-based experience in a mentor’s K-12 classroom. Topics covered include program policy, fundamental expectations of teaching, and reflective writing. The course meets over 16 weeks, divided into two 8-week sessions: Part A (2 credit hours) and Part B (1 credit hour). Both parts must be taken in the same semester, and if a student fails either part, both must be retaken. This course is a crucial step in the Advancement to Teacher Candidacy process and must be completed at Avila University. A fee is required, and a grade of “B” or better is mandatory.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of effective teaching methods and strategies for managing diverse classrooms. Participants will explore various instructional approaches, learning theories, lesson planning and practical techniques to engage students and promote academic success. Additionally, the course will address principles of classroom management, including behavior management strategies, establishing routines and expectations, and creating a conducive learning environment.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will equip students to create and implement a cycle of continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing student data as an individual and team leader to plan instruction. Topics will include: data team structures, assessment development, MTSS, and differentiated instruction based on data. Must be taken at Avila.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines various theories of learning, motivation, and cognitive, moral, and psychological development, and relates these theories to classroom instruction and management. It also addresses issues concerning at-risk students.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the various areas of exceptionality, focusing on the 14 categories of disabilities in special education, including intellectual disability, learning disability, and emotional disturbance. We will explore the history and laws of special education, examine the educational needs and characteristics of exceptional children, and discuss teaching methods and support strategies for parents.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the philosophical, historical, social, and multicultural foundations of education. It explores teaching as a profession, addressing diversity issues and critical questions in education. It provides a comprehensive overview of all levels of schooling, including elementary, middle, and secondary education. Historical foundations of education are also thoroughly examined.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
In this Capstone course for initial certification students, we will use the nine Missouri Teacher Standards as a foundation, students will review and integrate the basic concepts and theories studied in previous courses and relate them to teaching in preparation for their student teaching experience. Theories and concepts to be discussed include developmental theories, cognitive information processing, behavior management, lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. Must be taken the semester prior to student teaching.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 8
Co-teaching in a classroom setting; supervision and guidance shared between the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Application must be made in advance of registration date. A teacher candidate may be removed from the Final Clinical Experience school site based on the recommendations of the school district or any of its agents, Avila University supervisors, or the Director of Clinical and Field-Based Experiences. If a teacher candidate is removed from the Final Clinical Experience, the teacher candidate will not be eligible for re-entry into the program nor eligible for a recommendation for certification. Transportation required. Prerequisites: admittance to the School of Education, admittance to Final Clinical Experience, all coursework completed.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 8
Professional experience in teaching while in a full-time paid position as a teacher in the appropriate certification area. Candidates must complete a contract with the sponsoring school. Avila University will provide a qualified supervisor. Fee required. Prerequisites: admittance to the school of education, admittance to internship, and all Education coursework must be completed. Credit/No Credit only.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to become successful classroom teachers. Content will include the implementation of lesson and unit design, selection of general and content-specific instructional strategies, assessment, differentiation, and developing and managing a positive classroom environment. This course requires a 45-hour placement in a content-specific K-12 classroom of a TEXT mentor. K-12 certification students will complete two 25-hour placements (one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level) in lieu of one 45-hour placement. K-12 certification students will take this course for 4-credit hours. The course requires daytime flexibility to accomplish the field-based placement. Course fee. This course is a 16-week course that may be broken out into 2 8-week sessions indicated by Part A and B. If a student fails any one part of the course, both parts must be retaken. A grade of “B” or better is required in this course. Prerequisite: ED 515.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Reading Strategies & Interventions in theCandidates will learn strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the content areas. Methods of teaching effective comprehensive vocabulary and study skills will be presented. Candidates will practice techniques for adapting materials and supporting challenged readers. Field-based assignment required. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 515.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Candidates will learn strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening in the content areas. Blue prints to develop effective lessons for teaching comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills will be presented. Candidates will practice techniques for adapting materials and dealing with challenged readers. Prerequisite: ED 575.

Avila University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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