Program Overview

Program Highlights

What is the NetSERVE Teacher Residency Program?

The Winthrop University NetSERVE Teacher Residency Program is an innovative, cohort-based 12-18 month Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program that features a cohesive academic and clinical experiences design, year-long stipend supported internship, and a community-based teaching focus for working with rural, high-needs schools. The program offers a pathway for those with a non-education bachelor’s degree to earn a master’s degree and the certification credentials to teach in South Carolina schools.

"This program provides a teacher candidate with the opportunity to work in an area, become familiar with the surroundings, and be hired in the same school. This is definitely a “win-win” situation for the teacher candidates, the students and our schools."
-Partner School Principal

What if you could do something you loved?

Teacher Residency Program Testimonials

How is this program different from other MAT programs or teacher certification pathways?

You will do most of your learning during the school day working alongside certified teachers and actual students which provides an authentic context for implementing the graduate course content you are learning. To further maximize time spent in the classroom setting, 60% of required coursework is delivered online and embedded through the year-long residency
Discounted graduate course tuition rate for financial affordability
$20,000 is provided to help you with living expenses during the year-long residency
Job placement with your residency partner district is guaranteed after your successful completion of program (commitment to teach in residency district for three years)
Specialized curriculum features authentic assignments, high engagement experiences, and personalized learning
High-quality, individualized professional mentoring and coaching support during residency and the first two years of your teaching career
Continued professional learning and networking opportunities with a professional learning community of residents, teachers, and university faculty

Application and Admission Timeline

Prior to June 1st - Pre-application Transcript Review (optional)
June 1, 2021 - Application to Graduate School and NetSERVE Residency program
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 - pre-residency coursework, if needed
Spring 2022 - PRAXIS Subject Assessment Exam (May 1st deadline for passing the exam)
Teacher Education Program Admission (including passing score on PRAXIS Subject Assessment Exam); assignment to residency site
Summer 2022 - MAT program coursework
August 2022 - Community-based Experience
Fall 2022 - Residency Internship I and associated coursework
Spring 2023 - Residency Internship II and associated coursework