Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – Secondary Education Curriculum to Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning
Lead Your Students to Success with an M.A.T. in Secondary Education to Ed.S. Dual Degree Program
As a secondary educator, you have the valuable opportunity to help middle and high school students make wise decisions and achieve success in their personal, professional, and academic endeavors. And by earning your state teaching license, you have the opportunity to impact these students in both public and private school settings.
Pursue your teaching license and bolster your résumé with Liberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – Secondary Education Curriculum to Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning dual degree program. Through this program, you can meet the requirements for earning initial teaching licensure in the state of Virginia while receiving advanced educational training at both the master’s and postgraduate level.
With our dual degree program format, you can earn your M.A.T. and Ed.S. faster than you would if you completed these degrees separately – allowing you to save time and money. Our world-class faculty will provide in-depth training in evidence-based classroom practices, curriculum design, and instructional planning – enabling you to grow as an education professional. Partner with us and prepare to take your career to the next level.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A.T. in Secondary Education to Ed.S. in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning?
- Educational philosophy and theories of learning
- Instructional strategies for diverse learners
- Principles of behavior management
In this dual degree program, you’ll explore how to teach middle and high school students, design effective curricula, and implement essential instructional procedures. You’ll also have the freedom to take several elective courses, allowing you to personalize your degree and select classes that are most relevant to your desired career path. Throughout the program, you can complete the content competencies and field experience requirements needed to become a licensed secondary educator.
Potential Careers for M.A.T. in Secondary Education to Ed.S. Graduates
- Curriculum coordinator
- High school teacher
- Instructional designer
- Middle school teacher
- Private/Christian school teacher
- Tutor
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A.T. in Secondary Education to Ed.S. in School Curriculum with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate and postgraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
