Master of Teaching at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University

United States of America, Saint Louis

University Rank:#951

Saint Louis University offers the Master of Teaching as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Saint Louis , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for teaching and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.

About Master of Teaching

Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with alternative certification is designed to provide an alternate route for students with undergraduate degrees other than education to seek Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification. This degree is designed to offer students expanded knowledge in content areas and pedagogy, current educational practices, and teaching and learning processes.

Program Highlights

In the spirit of the Jesuit tradition of education, Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Teaching program is committed to providing students with:

Individualized academic experiences that focus on their specific content area of intellectual interest
Opportunities to address social and moral issues related to education, especially in urban settings
Coaching from the School of Education's faculty, allowing for real-time feedback on student teaching methods and classroom management

Available Pathways

SLU's Master of Arts in Teaching offers three unique pathways:

Billiken Teacher Corps (BTC)
M.A.T. Catholic
STL Teaching Fellows @ SLU

I chose the M.A.T. cohort at SLU because I was ready to teach. I had the experience, content knowledge and desire. This program put me in a classroom immediately and gave me a chance to become officially certified and along the way." – Traron Shivers, M.A.T. Class of 2022

Graduates will be able to understand the central concepts, structures, and tools of inquiry of the discipline(s) and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful and engaging for students.
Graduates will be able to understand how students learn, develop and differ in their approaches to learning.
Graduates will be able to provides learning opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners and support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.
Graduates will be able to recognize the importance of long-range planning and curriculum development.
Graduates will be able to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum based upon student, district, and state standards.
Graduates will be able to use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to encourage students' critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Graduates will be able to use an understanding of individual/group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and self-motivation.
Graduates will be able to model effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques with students, colleagues, and families to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Graduates will be able to understand and uses formative and summative strategies to assess the learner's progress and uses both classroom and standardized assessment data to plan ongoing instruction.
Graduates will be able to monitor the performance of students and devises instruction to enable students to grow and develop, making adequate academic progress.
Graduates will be able to be a reflective practitioner who continually assesses the effects of choices and actions on others.
Graduates will be able to actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally in order to improve learning for all students.
Graduates will be able to have effective working relationships with students, families, school colleagues, and community members.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Teaching at Saint Louis University

Entry Requirements

Completed application
Undergraduate degree (most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better)
Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
Statement of purpose (about 500 words)
Resume or curriculum vitae
External reference recommendations (encouraged but not required)

Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to be enrolled in first term coursework.

• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Teaching

Possible careers for graduates with a Master of Arts in Teaching include teaching middle school language arts, mathematics, science or social studies; and teaching secondary English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, social studies, music or world languages.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Teaching at Saint Louis University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Teaching at Saint Louis University

Step 1: Accept or decline your admission

If you applied using SLU’s online graduate application, you can notify us about your decision to accept or decline your admission by logging in and clicking on “Manage Your Account.” From there, you can access the decision form.

If you’ve used a third-party, centralized application to apply — such as SOPHAS for public health programs or CASPA for physician administration programs — you’ll need to email us directly at [email protected] with your decision.

Step 2: Set up your SLU Net ID

Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up your SLU Net ID.

Step 3: Log into MySLU

Log into mySLU at auth.slu.edu. Use your SLU Net ID and SLU Net Password, then click "Login." Click on the "Tools" tab to find links to systems, such as Banner Self-Service and other SLU applications and systems.

When logging in for the first time, you will be directed to set up your multi-factor authentication. You will need to log in upon completing that process.

Step 4: Check with your academic department

Contact your department in order to receive enrollment directions, important dates and other information specific to your graduate program. You can also check the University calendar.

Step 5: Read the Saint Louis University Graduate Catalog

The Saint Louis University Graduate Catalog has useful information about life at SLU as a graduate student, including campus resources, academic policies and program curricula.

Step 6: Submit your immunization and health insurance forms

If you decide to attend SLU, you will need to submit your immunization records and health history. You will also need to submit a health plan enrollment/waiver form.

Step 7: Visit parking and card services to obtain your SLU ID card

You’ll use your SLU ID card to access student services and campus buildings such as the library. Make sure to bring a photo ID, along with a copy of your class schedule.

Step 8: Finalize your financial aid

If you plan to take out student loans, make sure you’ve filled out your FAFSA for the current year. Contact student financial services with any questions. For questions about assistantships, contact your program.

Master of Teaching at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University

United States of America, Saint Louis