Become a Teacher

Transform your career into a calling when you earn your Master's in Adolescent Education online.

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Pivot With Purpose to a Career in Teaching

Houghton University’s MAT program opens the door to a profession where your expertise becomes a fulfilling career. Have your every day bring purpose, recognition, and the irreplaceable satisfaction of watching students grow and thrive under your guidance. If you have a bachelor’s degree in any of these subjects, you can become a teacher (grades 7-12) in that same field:

Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English Language Arts (including English), Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies (including History, Political Science, & Humanities), Spanish.

Complete in 12 Months

When you take classes full-time,ย 100% Online

30-39 Credits

For Grades 7-12 NYS Certification

$575/Credit Hour Tuition

No hidden fees; financial aid available

Houghton University is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

What will I learn?

Building on your professional background, you will develop effective classroom strategies with continuous guidance and support from caring and expert faculty.

Through Houghtonโ€™s Master of Arts in Teaching program, you will:

  • Fulfill the education requirements for NYS adolescent teacher certification with competitive starting salaries.
  • Redefine your time off. Enjoy only 180 contracted working days per year compared to 260 in most other fields, with summers, holidays, and school breaks free to pursue your passions, travel, or simply recharge.
  • Become eligible for the New York State Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program if you teach a shortage area subject or work in a hard-to-staff district.
  • Receive comprehensive benefits that corporate jobs no longer match, including New York State Teachersโ€™ Retirement System.
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Take the Next Step

September 1

Start at Your Convenience This September

Houghton gives you the choice to start at a time that is convenient for you, with part and full-time options that help you balance your life and education. Apply today!

How to Apply

Christ-Centered Teaching in Any Classroom

Escape the endless cycle of mass applications and ghosted interviews with Houghton’s MAT program. Develop your teaching practice within a Christ-centered perspective, preparing you to serve students with compassion and integrity in diverse educational settings.

Comprehensive Preparation

Gain expertise in content-specific teaching methods while learning to create dynamic learning environments for adolescent learners.

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Practical Experience

Complete your student teaching in your local community, applying your learning in real classroom settings.

Career Outcomes

Join a network of over 850 Houghton alumni teaching across New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, making a difference in public, private, and Christian schools.

Alumnus Jerbrel Bowens stands in a classroom looking at the camera

Music educator, Jerbrel Bowens ’16, ’23 (M.S.Ed.), wanted to have a greater positive impact on the lives of students. With the Masterโ€™s in Education at Houghton, Jerbrel received personalized coursework and hands-on learning that he used to enrich the learning experience for students in his classroom. He now serves as an assistant principal in the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, NY.

Earn Your Online Teaching Degree From a Top-Ranked Christian College

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