Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – Middle Education (45 Hours)
M.A.T. in Middle Education – 45 Hours
Middle school students are at one of the most important transitional times in their lives – having a positive role model to look up to as they grow into capable young adults can make all the difference. If you are passionate about encouraging middle school children, Liberty’s Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Education 45-hour track can help you get the credentials you need to enter the field with confidence.
By choosing Liberty’s 45-credit hour M.A.T. program, you will also have elective credits built into your program – giving you the ability to earn your core competencies. By adding another layer to your license, you can expand your teaching career and gain more opportunities to impact your students.
All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This standard of excellence means you can graduate from Liberty with an online graduate degree recognized and respected by colleges and employers across the nation.
By earning your M.A.T. in Middle Education from a nonprofit, Christian university, you will receive training that is not only academically excellent, but grounded in biblical principles. We don’t just train educators — we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. With content designed to put the focus on the value of middle school students as individuals, Liberty’s biblical basis can help equip you to make the positive impact you want to see in education.
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 the M.A.T. in Middle Education?
Throughout this program, you will study:
- Educational behavior and development
- Theories and methodologies of education
- Current trends in the education field
- Methods of teaching and classroom management
Liberty’s M.A.T. in Middle Education program is designed to prepare you to teach English, math, science, or social studies at the 6th-8th grade level by allowing you to choose courses that focus on your subject of choice. And at the end of the program, you will get hands-on classroom experience through a semester of student teaching. By training alongside a licensed middle school teacher, you can develop your teaching methods while meeting state licensure requirements.
Additionally, the 45-hour M.A.T. in Middle Education track provides 9 credit hours of electives, so you can cover missing content competencies.
Potential Careers for M.A.T. in Middle Education – 45 Hour Track Graduates
- K-12 curriculum developer
- K-12 curriculum manager
- Middle education licensed teacher
- Teaching product developer
Highlights of the M.A.T. in Middle Education
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.
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we offer a lower graduate tuition rate for our Master of Arts in Teaching programs. At $415 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s M.A.T. online is now available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
- 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.
- Pursuing our online Master of Arts in Teaching may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- 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 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.
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