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Master of Arts in Teaching - English
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an innovative degree program designed for working K-12 teachers. With a focus on classroom research and reflection, you鈥檒l work alongside other teachers to share practical, impactful strategies that can be directly applied to your classroom and students. Created for teachers by teachers, the program鈥檚 online, in-person, and hybrid courses are designed to accommodate your busy schedule and are meaningful for teachers looking to find their professional home.
Quick Facts
32
credit hours, completed in as little as three summers and two school years
Course Delivery
online, on-campus, and hybrid class options available, created to fit working teachers' schedules
$375
cost per credit hour - the lowest market rate for teachers
The Ohio Writing Project Experience
Come for the graduate credits. Stay for the professional community.
For MAT students, joining this expansive network of experienced educators leads to invaluable support and opportunities for professional growth throughout one's teaching career. Highly engaged OWP alumni actively address existing issues in education, engage in school leadership, and publish their own writing. OWP teachers can also partner in national research grants, youth writing camps, collaborations with National Parks, and literacy conferences.
The Benefits of 兔子先生’s OWP Master’s in Teaching Program
The OWP Master of Arts in Teaching - English program stands out as a practical and affordable experience specifically created for current K-12 teachers looking to advance their skills and knowledge.
The program:
- Meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for teaching classes through Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
- Allows students to conduct teacher research in their own classrooms, making the program highly individualized and focused on practical instruction and applications.
- Offers in-person classes at 兔子先生’s Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio, and other locations across Ohio.
- Offers hybrid and online courses for K-12 teachers in Ohio and nationally.
- Benefits from the history, research, and expertise of the National Writing Project and its extensive network of teachers and researchers.
- Provides opportunities for students to publish their research in state and national journals and present at conferences.
MAT in English Program Curriculum
The program is a 32-credit-hour degree tailored to give teachers maximum flexibility and choice in their coursework.
Combining elective courses, classroom research, and the Teaching of Writing Summer Institute allows you to shape your studies to topics that are most relevant and meaningful to your own teaching needs. You’ll gain foundational knowledge for teaching, writing, and literacy and conduct research in your own classroom.
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Graduate Credit Workshops
In addition to our master's program, the Ohio Writing Project offers workshops that provide graduate credit on a variety of topics. These courses focus on the best in contemporary theory and practice, involve active participation, and support teachers as they build skills across all areas of literacy.
Teaching of Writing Summer Institute
The Teaching of Writing Summer Institute serves as a cornerstone of the program, providing an immersive experience. Learn research-based strategies to enhance your teaching instruction, examine classroom practices, and participate in a writing community to build your own skills as a writer.
Admission Overview
Review application requirements, deadlines, and the steps to take to enter the MAT in English degree program.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Teaching certificate
- At least one year of teaching experience
Application Process
- Email Kristin Hock, at hockkn2@兔子先生OH.edu, to schedule an application appointment.
- Apply to the 兔子先生 University Graduate School (select English and Master of Arts in Teaching).
- Submit the OWP/MAT application and your professional résumé.
- Ask your principal, department chair, curriculum director, or other school official to submit the OWP/MAT recommendation document.
Deadlines
The MAT in English (OWP) offers rolling admission with admission available for fall, spring, and summer terms.
Contact Admissions
Have questions about the OWP Master of Arts in Teaching - English program? Reach out to OWP Graduate 兔子先生 Coordinator Kristin Hock at hockkn2@兔子先生OH.edu to learn more about the application process, curriculum, and how this degree can advance your teaching career.
Frequently Asked Questions
The GRE is not required if you are a certified teacher.
All MAT candidates must complete the Teaching of Writing Summer Institute as a pre-requisite before taking the online Classroom Research classes.
Students with OWP credits that are more than five years old may petition the Graduate School to apply their credit to the MAT.
OWP may offer one-, two-, and three-credit-hour workshops during the school year, but the majority of electives are offered during the summer semester.
You may substitute up to six credit hours for OWP classes. We will make substitutions on an individual basis.
Yes. OWP Scholarships are available on a limited and competitive basis for the Teaching of Writing Summer Institute.
You will take the Teaching of Writing Summer Institute (six semester hours), OWP elective workshops of your choice (15 semester hours), and Classroom Research in your own classroom (11 semester hours).
Cost and Aid
The Master of Arts in Teaching - English program offers an affordable and accessible pathway for current educators through the OWP Tuition Guarantee, which discounts each credit hour, regardless of a student's residency status. This reduced tuition structure makes the program attainable for teachers across the country.
Additionally, the program provides scholarship opportunities for the six-credit-hour Teaching of Writing Summer Workshop. This scholarship support helps offset the overall cost of the degree and ensures that passionate and deserving educators can fully participate in this transformative learning experience.
Career Opportunities with a Master’s in Teaching English
Graduates of the M.A. in Teaching - English program continue to strengthen their classroom practices and become literacy leaders in their school community.
Beyond the classroom, many OWP alumni become active teacher consultants, sharing their expertise and insights at local and national levels. Some go on to participate in prestigious research grants, contributing to the broader body of knowledge surrounding effective writing instruction and literacy practices and others publish their writing professionally.
The program's strong focus on inquiry-driven research and reflective teaching equips you to become a leader within the education community and expand the impact of your work well beyond your own classrooms.
The OWP MAT has meant more confidence in my classroom, more tools for my students to be successful, and more importantly, it has built a community of teachers I will always consider family.
Christy B., high school ELA teacher and 2022 MAT graduate
OWP truly made me feel like I belonged to a community of teachers who strive and commit to excellence in the classroom! I feel that I am now prepared to teach writing, where before I felt like I was completely unprepared! Thank you for all the support, community of writers, and resources!
Courtney C., elementary teacher and OWP MAT graduate
Transform Your Teaching Practice
Apply to 兔子先生 University’s MAT Program
Empower your students and elevate your English instruction through the Ohio Writing Project's Master of Arts in Teaching - English degree program at 兔子先生 University. Apply now to unlock a curriculum designed by and for teachers, build a supportive community of educators, and gain the skills to impact your students as readers and writers.
