Master of Arts in Teaching: Modern Language

Master of Arts in Teaching: Modern Language

This flexible, 100% online master’s program is designed specifically for career changers and will prepare you for modern language teacher certification.

Rated #16 U.S. News & World Report.

The online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a flexible, practical and convenient pathway to teaching. With this program, you can:

  • begin in fall, spring or summer semesters
  • complete the program in as little as 12 months
  • design a course schedule that fits your life
  • explore teaching with your own personalized MAT GradCat — an experienced, veteran mentor teacher
  • join diverse, talented and committed MAT students from nearly every state and many foreign countries

The College of Education prepares educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers for a diverse and changing world. Modern language is a broad field that includes the teaching of Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish for grades K-12. You will learn how to effectively define, organize and connect these subjects to the lives of secondary students.

The secondary social studies MAT consists of two, flexible tracks.

  • Practitioner track: For students who pursue the MAT while teaching full time. Kansas teachers are required to hold a Restricted License.
  • License-seeking track: For students who pursue the MAT while continuing their current employment.

Once you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to apply for an Initial Teaching License in the state of Kansas. The license will transfer to other states upon completion of any additional requirements for that state.

Applications are encouraged and accepted year-round. Applicants may apply anytime but should submit their application at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester. The fall semester begins in late August, the spring semester begins in late January, and the summer semester has multiple start options. Reach out to K-State Online (online@k-state.edu) with application questions or check with MAT student success coordinator, TJ Duntz (tduntz@k-state.edu) for course enrollment guidance.

June 28 Master of Arts in Teaching webinar
Do you have questions about the Master of Arts in Teaching pathway? Join us live for an informational webinar with Dr. Thomas Vontz at 7 p.m. (CST) on June 28, 2023.

$510.60 per credit hour*
31 credit hours
No out-of-state tuition

*This estimate includes online tuition and College of Education fees and is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

 

 

Leah McKeeman, Program Coordinator

Dr. Leah McKeeman is an assistant professor in the College of Education. She holds a Kansas teaching license in PreK-12 French education and English as a second language, and she is a reading specialist. Her passion is to help students learn at all ages, to develop creative curriculum and implement innovating instructional strategies.

 

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