Program Expectations & Advising Resources for the M.A.T. in Elementary Education Curriculum and Education Specialist in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning (M.A.T. to Ed.S.), Licensure
Elementary Education (PreK – 6th Grade): Licensure
The M.A.T. in Elementary Education Curriculum and Education Specialist in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning (M.A.T. to Ed.S.) is designed for individuals who do not have an initial teaching license. This is the perfect program for individuals interested in earning their teaching licensure in elementary education (PreK – 6th Grade).
Field experience requirements will be completed early and often in the field of elementary education and culminate in a 16-week student teaching semester. Licensure in the state of Virginia requires that you meet all necessary criteria.
Upon successful completion of this state-approved 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. For state approval information, visit www.Liberty.edu/StateApprovals.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits Liberty University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement. Liberty University meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
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