Online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education
Teach and inspire young learners
Fully online classes
Supportive faculty
Small classes
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- Duration 5 semesters
- Cost per credit $866
- Credit Hours 57-60
Program Benefits
- No application fee
- GRE/GMAT not required
- Two start dates per year
- Financial aid available
Transition to a successful elementary education career
Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of young children? From here, you can.
Brenau’s online Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education prepares you for initial certification to teach Pre-K through 5th grade so that you can pursue your ideal teaching career. Our teacher prep programs are aligned with Georgia standards.
Increase your employment options in education
Brenau has one of the few online programs that prepares you for elementary education certification while giving you the tools to become an excellent elementary school teacher and an impressive teacher leader.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that from 2023 to 2033, there will be 106,500 job openings per year for kindergarten and elementary school teachers.1
Career OutlookBecome a well-rounded educator
57-60 credit hours
10 core courses
The online elementary education MAT degree includes coursework in professional development for educators, along with methods and content courses in literacy, literature and language arts, social studies, science and math. The MAT in Elementary Education also includes clinical experience.
Course spotlights
- ED 630 Computer Literacy in Education
- ED 608 Literacy Methods for Elementary Education
- ED 645 Content Methods for Elementary Education
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No GRE/GMAT required
No application fee
The online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Elementary Education offers two start dates per year, so you can apply anytime and start your education as soon as possible. With no application fee, you can apply risk-free.
To apply to Brenau’s online MAT in Elementary Education, you’ll need:
| Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university |
| Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions |
| Two letters of recommendation – preferably professional and/or academic sources |
We strive to make your education affordable
$866 per credit hour
Financial aid available
By choosing Brenau, you’re investing in a degree that will set you on a path to a successful career. In addition to federal or state financial aid, Georgia residents enrolled in this program may be eligible for the TEACH Grant.
Tuition DetailsWhat you’ll learn
The coursework in the online MAT in Elementary Education is taught by faculty who listen to the concerns and needs of teachers in practice. We continually update the curriculum to reflect today’s teaching environments.
Program outcomes
With Brenau’s online MAT in Elementary Education, you can:
- Pursue certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) to teach preschool through 5th grade.
- Increase your job security while making a meaningful career change.
About our dedicated, supportive faculty
Faculty members at Brenau are dedicated to helping you succeed. Most classes feature a small student-to-faculty ratio, so you can get to know your professors and their unique areas of expertise. As you broaden your professional network, you’ll have the mentorship and support of our faculty throughout your program.
Online learning
At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference. From here, you can.
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The first step is to start your online application. Contact the admissions office with any questions about your application.
With your online MAT in Elementary Education, you can pursue a rewarding career as an elementary school teacher. The demand for qualified teachers is growing steadily. Review the careers page for further information.
In this program, you will complete the following: A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom, An internship over two consecutive semesters. During the internship, you should be employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching your major., You can explore the curriculum page for further information.
You can complete the program in five semesters. To see the curriculum, view our curriculum page.
Tuition is $866 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 57-60 credit hours for a total estimated tuition of $49,362-$51,960. You can review all costs on our tuition page.
Source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm.