Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Your Gateway to Becoming a First-Time Teacher

If you have a passion for teaching and are ready to turn hard work into a successful career, enroll today in Walden’s online Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.).

This accelerated program is ideal for those who already have a bachelor’s degree and who are interested in becoming a teacher. This program is well-suited for independent, self-directed learners with excellent time management skills. It incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure you have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, your progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while our student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that you have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in your classroom, school, and community.

This program features:

• Virtual Field Experiences™ as well as school-based field experiences
• Assignments that provide classroom-based teaching experiences
• A reflective, research-based approach to learning
• Best practices from national industry experts via videos
• A curriculum based on state and national industry standards

Specializations  

• Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
• Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
• Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)

Gain a general understanding of the guidelines and requirements of the teacher preparation programs with the Teacher Candidate Guidebook. After you download the guidebook, please call 1-866-492-5336 to speak with your enrollment advisor for assistance in reviewing the information.

• Teacher Candidate Guidebook (abridged version)

Estimated time to completion: 20–24 months, depending on individual progress. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

• Important note on teacher licensure
• Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students

Learn More

• What You Can Expect from the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
• Definitions of Early Childhood Education, Emotional/Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities
• National Education Experts
• ePortfolio
• Learning Outcomes

*Walden University’s teacher preparation program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

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