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    Teaching - MAT

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    Columbia, USMATHybrid1 year
    $59,520.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    33
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 33-credit, 1-year, hybrid MAT program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $59,520.

    About the program

    Program for career changers to become certified elementary teachers for grades 2-6. Covers fostering engagement, self-motivation, positive social interaction, inquiry-based learning, and assessment-driven instruction.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months post-completion OPT (F-1). STEM OPT extension (24 months) only if the student’s CIP code is STEM-eligible per USC/SEVIS.

    $22,400.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $59,520 across 33 required credits.
    Is Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered hybrid.
    How long does Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 1 year and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: hold a baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.00 system)
    What work-permit options follow Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Teaching - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months post-completion OPT (F-1). STEM OPT extension (24 months) only if the student’s CIP code is STEM-eligible per USC/SEVIS.