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The Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to prepare professionals for working in higher education. The degree prepares educators for staff and leadership roles, as well as well as preparing them to be credentialed as collegiate faculty members. The program includes a 12-hour core in higher education coursework that prepares the student work in a college environment. It also contains a minimum of 18 hours in the student's credentialing field.
Fields regularly available to online students include:
- Data Science
- Communication
- Geosciences
- TESOL
- Public Administration
- History
- Industrial engineering
- Cyber Security
- Biology
- Athlete Engineering
The degree can be completed with additional fields, such as English, Mathematics, and Psychology, completed with on-campus attendance.
Program highlights:
- Working Professional friendly.
- High engagement with faculty and fellow students.
- Can be completed from anywhere.
- 30 hours are required to complete the program.
- Prepares you to work in higher education as a faculty or a staff member.
- Start courses in the spring, summer, or fall semester.
- All distance students pay in-state tuition.
**This program is available through Mississippi State Online and the majority of its tracks can be fully completed without any on campus visits or attendance. Additional credentialing fields are primarily offered on-campus, but these may not be practical for distance students.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition per credit hour | $558.50 |
Instructional Support Fee per credit hour | $25.00 |
Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.
Who should pursue this degree?
The Community College Education degree program welcomes applicants who desire faculty or staff roles on the college level.
What are some potential careers?
The program prepares graduates to pursue and advance careers at colleges and universities. It provides specific preparation for working at community colleges and universities, including the support of non-traditional and first-generation students. Graduates are prepared to pursue faculty, academic affairs, financial aid, business affairs, counseling, and recruitment roles.
Note: If you are a K-12 teacher who holds a standard renewable Mississippi Educator license and are interested in the MAT in Community College Education program, this degree program will lead to an upgrade to your license but will not lead to any additional endorsements. Additionally, this degree program does not lead to initial licensure. Students are recommended to consult relevant state licensure requirements prior to enrolling.