Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) – Secondary Education (45 Hours)
M.A.T. in Secondary Education – 45 Hours
High school teachers play an important role in the lives of their students. They often do more than teach — they also give guidance that can change the trajectory of their students’ lives. No matter which career field you’re in now, if you want to make an impact on the lives of high school students as a teacher, Liberty University can help.
Liberty’s M.A.T. in Secondary Education 45-hour track can help you earn your teacher licensure while giving you the flexibility you need to cover multiple endorsement areas, such as elementary or special education. You can also use your additional electives to earn your core competencies.
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set 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. Additionally, we believe that earning your degree should be affordable — which is why our 100% online M.A.T. degrees are now specially priced at just $415 per credit hour for full-time students.
By earning your M.A.T. in Secondary Education from a nonprofit, Christian university, you will receive training that is both academically excellent and grounded in biblical principles. At Liberty, we don’t just train educators — we train educators who make a positive impact on the next generation.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Master of Arts in Teaching program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/MTSD-MAT-D/.
What Will You Learn in the M.A.T. in Secondary Education?
Here are some of the specific subjects you will study throughout your program:
- Educational behavior and development
- Theories and methodologies of education
- Current trends in the education field
- Methods of teaching and classroom management
The online Master of Arts in Teaching will give you a balance of theoretical educational models and hands-on, practical teaching skills. Throughout this program, you will find a core of learning theory, important studies in the historical and philosophical foundations of education, and foundations of exceptionalism in education.
You will also learn about critical assessment tools that enable schools to measure student learning and make improvements. Your secondary education track will prepare you to work with grades 6-12 through courses focused on curriculum development and behavior management. With 9 credit hours of electives, you can cover missing content competencies or fulfill additional requirements for a second endorsement area.
Potential Careers for M.A.T. in Secondary Education – 45 Hour Track Graduates
- K-12 curriculum developer
- K-12 curriculum manager
- Secondary education licensed teacher
- Teaching product developer
- High School Teacher
Students may also choose to pursue a dual endorsement. By taking a few extra courses, students can graduate with licensure in secondary education and another endorsement area, such as elementary education or special education.
Highlights of the M.A.T. in Secondary 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 45-credit hour M.A.T. in Secondary Education 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.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- 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).
- You can finish the degree in as little as 2 years.
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)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
CAEP