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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

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| Dr. Beth Ackerman — Associate Dean, School of Education |
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) through Liberty University®, you can set that opportunity in motion.
Liberty University’s School of Education now offers a variety of ways to pursue a graduate education degree, regardless of your undergraduate experience. Our Master of Arts in Teaching is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in elementary education, secondary education, or special education. Along with core courses in this program, you will choose one of the three specializations for licensure, and will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure.
This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. Learn more about program specific accreditations.
Please review our Advising Guide for specifics concerning your education degree.
Concentrations
M.A.T. students must choose a concentration:
Attend our Education Virtual Open House and meet the dean! View our webinar schedule for upcoming event dates.
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Quick Facts
2010-2011 Tuition
$425 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)
Program Delivery Format
Blended
Residency Requirement
3 on-campus intensives
Credit Hours
- 36 total hours
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Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in from an
accredited and unconferred degree
Internship
A 3-credit-hour internship/student teaching is a required part of the M.A.T. program.
Licensure
The Education Department will verify that students have completed one of Liberty’s approved, licensure program plans in the students home state.
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