Master of Arts in Teaching

Be prepared to teach in K-12 schools and in the content area of your choice through our accelerated teaching licensure program with a 100% online option. You will earn both an initial teaching license and a master’s degree from North Carolina’s leading college of education. As the No. 1 best college for your money in the state, we offer an affordable pathway to becoming a teacher and flexible and convenient schedules that work for you. Plus, scholarship opportunities are available.

Why NC State’s Master of Arts in Teaching

• Offered 100% online
• Complete part time or full time (and earn your master’s in as little as 14-20 months if full time)
• Prepare to teach in any type of learning environment, including in-person, remotely or a mix
• Scholarship opportunities of up to $2,000 available
• Strong instruction from nationally recognized faculty with K-12 teaching experience
• Choose from 10 content areas
• Hands-on teaching experience in culturally diverse and technology-enhanced classrooms
• Earn an affordable degree from a public university recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Money as the best value
• Earn both a master’s degree and initial teacher license for less than $16,000 total
• A state-approved Educator Preparation Program and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)