Program Details
The online Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education prepares individuals with bachelor’s degrees outside the field of education who want to become teachers for grades K-6. Individuals learn techniques that allow them to help children as they build foundational ideas, skills, and attitudes that shape their future educations and adult lives. All of the courses in the program are required and include Social Foundations of Education; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Teaching Diverse Learners; and Teaching Social Studies, Reading, and Literacy in the Elementary School.
The online master’s degree in teaching elementary education offers:
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Elementary residency option
- Specially designed for career changers
The online MAT follows a cohort model. Students will learn how to teach diverse learners, assessment of student progress, and will complete a master’s project. Graduates will be ready to teach and guide the next generation of learners.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Kansas State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- This leads to Kansas K-6 licensure. Eligibility in other states may vary.