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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’ll 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’s online, in-person, and hybrid courses are designed to accommodate your busy schedule and are meaningful for teachers looking to find their professional home.
Start Terms
fall, spring, and summer start terms
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
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
Review application requirements, deadlines, and the steps to take to enter the MAT in English degree program.
The MAT in English (OWP) offers rolling admission with admission available for fall, spring, and summer terms.
Have questions about the OWP Master of Arts in Teaching - English program? Reach out to OWP Graduate Programs Coordinator Kristin Hock at hockkn2@MiamiOH.edu to learn more about the application process, curriculum, and how this degree can advance your teaching career.
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.
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
Apply to Miami 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 Miami 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.