MAT Elementary Education

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

National Louis University

Program Overview

The Elementary Education MAT is for those holding a bachelor's degree in any subject who wish to obtain their Professional Educator's License to teach elementary-age students (grades 1-6) in the state of Illinois.

Our rigorous MAT ELE curriculum, paired with extended field-based experiences in diverse urban and suburban schools, will prepare you to teach with confidence. You will explore instructional methods specific to elementary-aged students and various content areas, learn how to design, deliver, and assess engaging instruction, and hone technology-forward and culturally responsive teaching practice to meet every learner's needs. 

The MAT in Elementary Education degree program is typically completed in one-to-two years and leads to eligibility for an Illinois Professional Educator's License endorsed for self-contained general education (Grades 1-6).

Program Key Stats

$700 (Per Semester Hour)



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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Elementary Teacher

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