Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education)
Kansas State University

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.

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100% Online

Program 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 Degree

Recommended 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.