Master of Arts in Teaching
Prepares aspiring teachers to impact the lives of students in today’s high-needs classrooms, including special and gifted education.
Become a teacher.
Master of Arts in Teaching — Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Prepares aspiring and current educators to specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers in a variety of settings in the U.S. and abroad.
Become a TESOL educator.
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership
Prepares aspiring and current leaders to drive systemic change by promoting effective learning practices in schools or other organizations.
Become a leader.
Fieldwork
MAT and MAT — TESOL students will experience the early integration of meaningful fieldwork. Our Field Placement Team finds the right school for each student in their own community. Learn more about our field experience.
Top-ranked and Accredited
Consistently ranked among the top education schools in the country, USC Rossier strives to remain at the forefront of educational innovation by preparing leaders in the field. USC Rossier is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Discover the USC Rossier School of Education.
Student Spotlight
"I was hired to teach 10th and 11th grade social sciences at the school where I am currently finishing my guided practice. I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity that the school is giving me, and I also feel extremely grateful for the positioning, preparation and confidence that USC Rossier gave me to compete for the job."
— Johnny Walker, MAT Student
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Student Support
Each USC Rossier student receives dedicated support beginning the moment they express interest in a program and lasting throughout their career. Join the USC Trojan Family and enjoy a lifetime of support from a university committed to delivering the highest quality educational experience to all students — both online and on-campus. Read more about our student support services.
USC Rossier School of Education Waite Phillips Hall 3470 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number: 1-888-628-1872
Email Address:
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The USC Rossier School of Education offers a number of its graduate degree programs in a collaborative online format, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Arts in Teaching — TESOL (MAT — TESOL) and Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership. Students also have the option to supplement their master's degree with a Special Education Credential or Gifted Education Certificate, and, upon graduation, MAT students are eligible to be recommended for their California teaching credential.
Online programs at the USC Rossier School of Education combine the most cutting-edge immersive digital technologies with a customized curriculum, USC faculty and field-based educational experiences. Programs require the same strict admissions criteria as USC on-campus programs, have the same tuition requirements and offer identical services and resources.