"I am Liberty University Online" By Noelle Ulman | 01:11 | Jan 24 2011

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – Special Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching with a cognate in Special Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in special education. Along with core courses, you will study behavior management, educational assessment and intervention and collaboration for special transitions, and build strategies for successful inclusive classrooms. In addition, you 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.

For state approval information regarding your program visit www.Liberty.edu/StateApprovals.

Quick Facts

2012-2013 Tuition

• $465 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)
• $25 intensive fee

Program Delivery Format

Online

Residency Requirements

3 on-campus intensives

Credit Hours

• 36 total credit hours
• Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in from an accredited and unconferred degree

Internship

A 3-credit hour 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 Virginia state-approved licensure programs. Students should verify any additional licensure requirements with their home state.

Potential Career Fields

• Special Education Teacher

Want to learn more?

Visit the School of Education
Download Degree Completion Plan
Admissions Requirements