Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology Online
This 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology offers in-depth teaching methodology with coursework related to business and technology. This program is ideal for students who do not have a traditional education background.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology program
Learn to teach business-related topics with an online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology at Arkansas State University. Delivered in a convenient 100% online format, this master’s program gives you in-depth teaching knowledge for business instruction in a public school setting.
Designed for working adults, our online degree program will equip you with the teaching knowledge and methodologies to teach business-related courses in middle-level and high school settings.
You will create lessons that incorporate state and national standards using business technology pedagogy appropriate for young adults. Coursework is designed for students who did not major in Education and includes advanced teaching strategies for instruction in middle grades, theory and practice for effective teaching of diverse students, and a course regarding perspectives essential for educators to understand their ethical and professional responsibilities.
Faculty support at Arkansas State is outstanding. Our experienced faculty is here to help you succeed and can help you navigate the initial licensure process.
The LEARNS Executive Order stipulates that the Arkansas Department of Education must develop a plan to ensure that all teacher candidates completing an Arkansas-approved teacher preparation program must participate in a one-year residency by 2027. Currently, the A-State Educator Preparation Programs are updating their coursework and clinical experiences in order to meet this expectation.
In this online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology program, you will:
- Create lessons that incorporate state and national standards using technology pedagogy appropriate for young adults
- Understand theories and apply strategies for classroom teaching and management
- Utilize effective teaching methodologies for diverse populations
- Incorporate technology into educational methods
- Create lessons that incorporate state and national standards using technology pedagogy appropriate for young adults
- Understand theories and apply strategies for classroom teaching and management
- Utilize effective teaching methodologies for diverse populations
- Incorporate technology into educational methods
As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for education roles, such as:
- Business Teacher 7-12
- High School Business Teacher
- Business Teacher 7-12
- High School Business Teacher
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A-State offers a variety of graduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online graduate programs.
Accreditation
Accredited by CAEP
Tuition
A-State offers an outstanding tuition value
Our MAT – Business Technology online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the course tuition for all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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Our Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, with accelerated coursework and multiple starts each year.
Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
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A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Teaching certification is NOT required to be admitted into our MAT – Business Technology online program. Students interested in this program must meet the following requirements for admission and plan to teach at a public school within the state of Arkansas.
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Official transcripts
- Bachelor's degree
- A baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from an accredited institution, or a 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours of coursework (undergraduate, graduate or a combination of both).
- Praxis: Pass Business Education: Content Knowledge 5101 with a passing score of 142
Additional Information:
- Passing the identified program pedagogy assessment, identified in the Teacher Education Handbook, is required for licensure. Additionally, other requirements for licensure are detailed in the Teacher Education Handbook.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Provide documentation of an Approved Arkansas State Police (ASP) and FBI Background Check and the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Background Check
- Verify no conviction of a felony or crimes listed in the Teacher Education Handbook
Application Submission Requirements
- Complete online application
- Pay the non-refundable $30 fee
- Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.
- Submit Praxis exam scores for Business Education: Content Knowledge 5101
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Check out the coursework for your MAT – Business Technology degree online program
Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology online program must complete 36 credit hours of coursework. Licensure Requirements: This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Students in this program must complete the following courses.
This program is only offered to those who are planning to teach at a public school within the state of Arkansas.
As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.