M.A.T. in Elementary Ed. to Ed.S. in School Curriculum

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A.T. to Ed.S. program?

• Advanced tests and measurements
• Instructional strategies for diverse learners
• Principles of behavior management
• Theory in curriculum design

Throughout your M.A.T. in Elementary Education to Ed.S. in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning, you will study a plethora of topics that can help you meet the everyday challenges of the classroom. Additionally, you will explore topics like testing efficacy, curriculum design, and advanced educational theories.

By pursuing your dual degree at Liberty, you can prepare to meet the needs of students and the requirements of your administrative superiors. With advanced knowledge like this, you can stand out as you pursue new opportunities or positions of added responsibility.

Potential Careers for M.A.T. to Ed.S. Graduates

• College or university professor
• Curriculum specialist
• Director of student success
• Elementary school teacher
• Instructional supervisor

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A.T. to Ed.S. 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 dual degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete this M.A.T. to Ed.S. program in as little as 2.5 years!
• Upon successful completion of this program, you will have earned both a master’s degree and a postgraduate degree.
• Completion of this program is designed to lead to state licensure in Virginia.*

*Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved M.A.T. to Ed.S. 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/DTES-MAT-D/.

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 and postgraduate 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)