教学（MAT）社会研究文学硕士课程分为两个阶段，一个阶段为现任教师，另一个阶段为职业改变者。当前的老师将提高他们的教学知识和技能，而那些刚接触教学的人将获得5-12年级社会科学教学证书的准备。对于目前的教师而言，该学位可以提高课堂能力，学习者的知识，教学法的知识以及社会研究的知识。准教师将加深他们对社会研究主题的了解，并开发课堂成功的教学策略和技能。社会研究教学文学硕士课程是36或39学分的学习课程，取决于证书。
Rivier offers the M.A.T. MiddleSecondary Social Studies program in two tracks—one for current teachers and the other for career changers. In this program, current teachers will enhance their teaching knowledge and skillsets, while those new to teaching will receive preparation for certification to teach social studies in grades 5–12. For current teachers, this degree increases classroom competencies, their knowledge of the learner, knowledge of pedagogy, and knowledge of social studies. Prospective teachers will deepen their knowledge of social studies topics and develop teaching strategies and skills for classroom success. In the M.A.T. MiddleSecondary Social Studies program, you will: Become an effective educator and communicator Connect theory with practice for classroom success Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills