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).
Application A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution must be verified. Official transcripts. GPA: A minimum of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 TOEFL iBT: 80 or IELTS 6.5 overall, no sub-score lower than 6.0 List of 3 References, including name, title and contacto information, waived for applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA NCE Graduate Admission Essay Faculty Review or interview may be required
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