Master of Arts in Teaching

Learn innovative strategies to teach diverse students effectively. Explore the teaching methods that are most effective for different subject areas. Integrate the best of educational theory with the practical skills you need to succeed in the classroom.

Teach while you complete your education! Alternative Route to Licensing provides opportunities for aspiring teachers in the MAT program to earn a professional income and gain valuable classroom experience in districts with teacher shortages.

There’s nothing passive or conventional about life at SNU. Our status as Nevada’s only accredited, private, four-year institution, and our location high in the Sierra, on the shores of legendary Lake Tahoe, all but guarantee that.

Action is in our DNA. Everything we do is dedicated to moving lives and learning forward, to engaging students and helping them become confident, collaborative critical thinkers who are uniquely prepared to thrive in the real world. Four core themes define us: Entrepreneurial Thinking, Professional Preparedness, Liberal Arts, and Sustainability. And we bring these themes to life for every student through active learning processes that foster problem solving, teamwork, and innovation. It’s a culture of competition where students learn to think on their feet, to communicate persuasively, and become active participants in their education.