MAT in Elementary Education to EdS in School Curriculum Elementary Curriculum Mastery to Instructional Innovation

60

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Do you have a desire to shape the future of our nation by inspiring the hearts and minds of students? Because childhood is an impressionable time, students need capable teachers who model good citizenship and inspire their pupils to become difference-makers. If that sounds like something you’re passionate about, then pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Elementary Education Curriculum to Education Specialist (EdS) in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning degree online at Liberty can help you take the next step in the world of education.

Whether you would like to switch careers or pursue positions of added responsibility, a dual degree program at Liberty can help you stand out from the competition.

As you prepare to take your education to the next level, you can be confident that Liberty’s education degree program has been designed with your – and your future students’ – success in mind.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Elementary Education Curriculum to Education Specialist (EdS) in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning.

Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.

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


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

At Liberty, we understand that you need a flexible, affordable online education program that challenges you to grow while allowing you to remain committed to your personal responsibilities. As you pursue Liberty’s MAT to EdS program, you can study and complete your degree requirements without having to travel to our campus. Additionally, your practicum and student teaching can be completed at approved locations near you. With this kind of flexibility, you can remain invested in your family and community while earning your MAT to EdS from the comfort of home.

In addition to the flexibility that Liberty offers, our MAT to EdS program is of the highest academic caliber. Our professors have advanced degrees in related areas of study and years of experience in their fields, so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education. Additionally, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). With recognition like this, you can confidently make an impact in the lives of your students.


Throughout Liberty’s Master of Arts in Teaching to Education Specialist degree program, you will study a variety of topics. Some of the topics you will explore include literacy instruction for grades PK-8, advanced tests and measurements, theories in curriculum design, and principles of behavior management. You will have the opportunity to blend theory and praxis as you apply what you have learned in an approved practicum and student teaching setting near you.

As you work through the courses in this degree, you can prepare to turn educational theory into practical, real-world experience. With the combined education of both our Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education and our Education Specialist in School Curriculum and Instructional Planning, you can be better equipped to teach with distinction and purpose.

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State Licensure Requirements

Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.


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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

M.A.T. to Ed.S. Programs Full-Time $415/Credit
M.A.T. to Ed.S. Programs Part-Time $615/Credit
Military Graduate $275/Credit

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

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