M.A.T. | Special Education | Early Childhood & General

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A.T. in Special Education – Early Childhood and General Curriculum?

• How to create inclusive classrooms
• Language and literacy for diverse learners
• Special education and disability law

Fostering a classroom environment that meets each child’s unique needs is important. At Liberty, you can learn about different methods for teaching subjects like mathematics, dive into classroom management, and develop a deeper understanding of the nuances that come with teaching in a special education classroom.

At Liberty, our special education program includes field experience opportunities that can help prepare you for the next step in your education career. By completing practicums and student teaching, you can put what you have learned into practice and turn knowledge into wisdom.

Potential Careers for M.A.T. in Special Education – Early Childhood and General Curriculum Graduates

• Curriculum developer
• Educational consultant
• School curriculum/individualized education plan (IEP) coordinator
• Special education supervisor
• Special education teacher

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A.T. in Special Education – Early Childhood and General 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 online M.A.T. in Special Education 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. 
• While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have lowered tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. 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.
• You can complete this M.A.T. in Special Education program 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)