Introduction
Lead the Way in Education with an Online Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
Are you looking to move into a new, rewarding teaching career? Or perhaps you already have a background in education. Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree will provide a path for you to advance your teaching skills. You’ll be able to put your professional expertise to work in the classroom and potentially seek credentials for licensure.
Throughout our Master of Arts in Teaching degree, you’ll receive online content focused on theory, best practices, and methodology in teaching — then you’ll put that knowledge into practice in the classroom during your student-teaching internship.
Liberty’s online MAT degree pairs advanced learning theory with an evidence-based practical methodology so you can be equipped to help children and young adults thrive academically at every point along their educational journey.
Our MAT degrees are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) through CAEP.
Our School of Education is committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word. You can learn to be a positive influence in the lives of young people in your school and community and make an impact for Christ!
$415 per credit hour*
One of the lowest rates in the country for a M.A.T.
100% online
With flexible 8-week courses and no set log in times
36 credit hours
So you can earn your master’s in just 1.5 years
*for full-time registration.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master of Arts in Teaching Program?
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue further studies in your area of specialization at the graduate level while becoming a certified teacher, Liberty University’s 100% online master’s degree in teaching can give you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to teach with excellence.
At Liberty, you’ll study online under industry-leading professionals with real-world teaching experience who provide personal examples and guidance for new teachers, as well as help for experienced teachers to hone their craft. And, like every graduate program offered by Liberty University’s School of Education, you’ll be learning from professors who teach from a biblical worldview and strive to encourage their students as engaged mentors.
What Are the Benefits of Our Master’s in Teaching Online?
If you pursue your initial teaching licensure through our online Master of Arts in Teaching, you will be in a position to take advantage of the increased market demand for teachers — and with an MAT degree, you may be eligible for higher pay than with a bachelor’s degree alone.
While opportunities vary with location and population, students who complete our online teaching degree can complete state-required residential requirements with flexible scheduling. As a Liberty MAT student, you can even complete your degree in less than 2 years with our online, 3-semester schedule.
Here are some additional benefits of our online teaching degree:
Completing licensure track requirements through our online Master of Arts in Teaching provides the highest level of marketability for teaching positions — both in private and public school settings.
Completing Liberty’s MAT degree both enables students with limited previous teaching experience to enter the teaching profession and allows students with previous experience to pursue higher paid and/or administrative roles.
Pursuing our online Master of Arts in Teaching licensure-track may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
The School of Education is accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
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’re making our online MAT programs more affordable. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen our tuition for all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 6 years and counting.
Earn a Specialized Online Teaching Degree
You can also customize your master’s in education online by choosing a specialization, which will provide you with more focused training in a particular area of the education field. As a Liberty student, you will have the opportunity to learn from professors who are passionate about teaching from a biblical worldview — and who look forward to encouraging and mentoring their students.
While all of your MAT degree coursework will be available 100% online, you will still have the opportunity to complete your student teaching, where you will gain valuable tools and skills to implement in your career.
An MAT Degree that Works for You
Through Liberty’s master’s in teaching online, you can complete your coursework from the comfort of your home, gain hands-on experience through optional on-campus intensives with flexible scheduling, and gain a foothold for employment with a local school district during your student teaching internship. The online Master of Arts in Teaching offers a clear path for students seeking teaching licensure — and because it holds prestigious NCATE accreditation through CAEP, you can be confident your degree will be well-respected in any educational environment.
Specializations
Elementary EducationLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education is designed to lead towards teaching licensure in elementary education by providing you with the foundations required to successfully grasp and teach math, natural sciences, language acquisition, and reading skills. In addition to foundational elementary teaching skills, you will be provided with a basis for curriculum understanding and execution.
Elementary Education – 45 HoursLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education – 45 Hours is designed to lead towards teaching licensure in elementary education by providing you with the foundations required to successfully grasp and teach math, natural sciences, language acquisition, and reading skills. In addition to foundational elementary teaching skills, you will be provided with a basis for curriculum understanding and execution.The 45-hour track has 9 additional credit hours of electives to help you meet content competencies or pursue an additional endorsement area.
Middle GradesLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Grades is designed to prepare you to receive licensure in middle grades. This program will provide you with a foundation to instruct and monitor grades 6-8 by allowing you to gain the tools and insight needed to successfully lead, mentor, and instruct your class.
Middle Grades – 45 HoursLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Grades – 45 Hours is designed to prepare you to receive licensure in middle grades. This program will provide you with a foundation to instruct and monitor grades 6-8 by allowing you to gain the tools and insight needed to successfully lead, mentor, and instruct your class.The 45-hour track has 9 additional credit hours of electives to help you meet content competencies or pursue an additional endorsement area.
Secondary EducationLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education will help you meet your goals to obtain teaching licensure in secondary education. This level categorizes as grades 6-12. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a classroom and exhibit your understanding and grasp of a specialized subject.
Secondary Education – 45 HoursLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education – 45 Hours will help you meet your goals to obtain teaching licensure in secondary education. This level categorizes as grades 6-12. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a classroom and exhibit your understanding and grasp of a specialized subject.The 45-hour track has 9 additional credit hours of electives to help you meet content competencies or pursue an additional endorsement area.
Special EducationLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education will help you achieve your passion by providing you with the means to obtain your teaching licensure in special education. This degree will cover specialized ways to address behavior management and collaboration for special transitions.
Special Education – 45 HourLiberty University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education – 45 Hours will help you achieve your passion by providing you with the means to obtain your teaching licensure in special education. This degree will cover specialized ways to address behavior management and collaboration for special transitions.The 45-hour track has 9 additional credit hours of electives to help you meet content competencies or pursue an additional endorsement area.
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Military Benefits
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 small token of our thanks for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you by offering the following 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 log in times
Admission Requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 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
*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.
