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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum and Early Childhood Special Education with a CTE-Transition and Special Needs Add-On Endorsement

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Prepare to Serve Students with Disabilities by Pursuing Liberty’s Dual-Endorsement M.A.T. in Special Education

Liberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum and Early Childhood Special Education with an add-on endorsement in Career and Technical Education (CTE)-Transition and Special Needs offers you the opportunity to satisfy the requirements needed for a teaching license and prepare to serve students with acute disabilities. You can complete this degree’s courses from the comfort of home and fulfill your practicum and student teaching requirements at an approved location near you – allowing you to remain committed to your family and job throughout your studies.

The beauty of this degree program lies in its versatility. Our online M.A.T. in Special Education features endorsements in adapted curriculum for students with pronounced disabilities, early childhood special education, and career and technical education – empowering you to confidently pursue a variety of teaching careers upon graduation. By partnering with Liberty, you can earn a respected degree capable of helping you take your career to new heights.

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 Dual-Endorsement M.A.T. Program?

  • How to identify the medical aspects of severe disabilities
  • Methods to teach and assist students with acute learning disabilities
  • The fundamentals of disability law

In addition to the learning outcomes listed above, this degree will cover independent living for students with special needs, reading and language acquisition, developing effective curricula for students who struggle with learning roadblocks, and much more. Our experienced faculty are committed to your success – and by studying under them, you can become a more confident, prepared educator whose impressive skill set is preceded only by a love for your students.

Potential Careers for M.A.T. in Special Education Graduates

This dual-endorsement special education M.A.T. program can help you gain the skills you need to work as a licensed special education teacher. Because this degree has multiple endorsements, you can pursue a variety of special education careers upon completion of your degree and satisfaction of state licensure requirements.

Potential careers for graduates of this degree program include:

  • Early childhood special education teacher
  • Special education teacher – Adapted curriculum
  • Special education teacher – CTE specialist

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A.T. in Special Education 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 online M.A.T. in Special 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 have lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching program. At $415 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s M.A.T. online is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
  • Pursuing our licensure-track 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)

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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