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Take Your First Step Toward a Career in Elementary Education with a Master of Arts in Teaching

Do you want to have a career in education and become a licensed elementary school teacher? Your career path may have always been for elementary education, or maybe you are looking to make a career change. Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education degree can help you achieve your career goals. Our program can help you set a clear path to earning your initial teaching licensure and getting the teacher training you need.

With core courses in learning theory and behavior management, you can have a foundation of education expertise. Through this program, you will also study math, natural sciences, language acquisition, and reading skills. These important elements can all work toward your goal of gaining initial teaching licensure with an elementary education focus. Our online teaching degree can help give you the tools you need to help children be successful in their educational journeys.

At Liberty, we designed our Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education online degree with your success in mind. You can complete our program in as little as 2 years as you continue to work while going to college. Our goal is to support you as both a student and as a teaching professional.

Liberty University’s online teaching degree allows you to pursue multiple areas of study. Additionally, we offer a 45-hour track MAT for students who choose to pursue a dual endorsement to expand their marketability, as well as an MAT in Elementary Education Curriculum to EdS in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning if you would like to earn a dual degree.

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.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.


Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Elementary Education Online Degree?

Are you looking for a career that can help you influence today’s students and have a positive impact on their lives? Liberty University’s online teaching degree is designed to help integrate your faith into your professional life. At Liberty University, we strive to live out Christ-like characteristics in an academic setting. We want to use the power of faith and education to transform people and the world.

You can rest assured knowing the degree you earn from Liberty has gone through rigorous reviews by accrediting bodies. Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers, 2020 (viewed online July 12, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. 

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2020 (viewed online July 12, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.


What Will You Learn in Liberty’s Online M.A.T. in Elementary Education?

We don’t just train educators. We train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. It’s who you are and who you aspire to become. We want to help you reach your goals, so we made a master’s degree that’s more affordable.

You can add to your skill set, broaden your professional capacity, and make a bigger impact on your students with an online graduate degree in education from Liberty University.

This program includes studies in the following areas:

  • Current trends in the education field
  • Educational behavior and development
  • Methods of teaching and classroom management
  • Theories and methodologies of education

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Benefits of an Online Teaching Degree

  • 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 elementary education master’s 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 lowered our 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 MAT online is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
  • Pursuing our online Master of Arts in Teaching licensure track 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 have the opportunity to network with educators from across the country.
  • Gain real-world experience with required in-person practicums and 1 semester of student teaching. 

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    Military Benefits

    Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

    As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

    • Tuition discount – $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)

    What Careers Can You Pursue with a Master’s in Elementary Education Degree?

    The Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education is designed to get you into an elementary school classroom as a licensed teacher! You may also choose to pursue a dual endorsement.

    By taking a few extra courses, you can graduate with licensure in elementary education and another endorsement area. Suggested areas include middle grades, secondary education, or special education.

    For more information about dual endorsements, please contact one of our admissions counselors at (800) 424-9596.

    Admission Requirements for Online Graduate Programs

    A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

    All applicants must submit the following:

    • Admission application
    • Application fee*
    • Official college transcripts
    • Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form.**
    • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

    *There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

    **An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.