Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
NNU's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Elementary Education Teacher Certification is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and desire to become a licensed elementary teacher. The 16-month program includes 12 months of coursework and one semester of student teaching. Upon completion of the program, teacher candidates will be ready to step into an elementary school or middle school classroom of their own.
Contact
- Zach Smith
- (208) 467-8753
- educationinfo@nnu.edu
- Earn a teaching certificate in just 16 months
- Online program led by dedicated faculty mentors
- A flexible program that fits your life, allowing you to work and achieve your education goals
Master of Arts in Teaching
(with Teacher Certification in Elementary Education)
Successful completion of this accelerated program leads to Teacher Certification in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). This program is designed for the working adult and can be completed in 16 months, which includes 12 months of online college courses with field experience in local schools and four months for student teaching.
Courses in this program are fully online but may have synchronous video class sessions. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions, but archived sessions are also available for review. Students will complete approximately 100 hours of field experience in public schools prior to student teaching.
The typical credit load is 12-14 credits per 16-week semester; students usually take two classes during each 8-week session. Upon completion of the program, students will be recommended for Teacher Certification in all subjects (grades K-8) and a middle school (5-9) content area.
New Elementary Education MAT cohorts start every fall semester. Students must have a bachelor's degree prior to starting the program.
Elementary MAT Courses
Fall Semester
EDUC7120 Foundations of Teaching/Instructional Design (3 cr)
EDUC7160 Learning and the Brain (3 cr)
EDUC7543 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 cr)
EDUC7250 Fundamentals of Reading (3 cr)
Spring Semester
Specific Middle School Content Methods (2-3 cr)
EDUC7460 Assessment and Intervention in Reading (3 cr)
EDUC7260 Elementary Content Literacy (3 cr)
EDUC7350 Methods of Teaching Math/Science (3 cr)
Summer Semester
EDUC7240 Elementary Classroom Management (3 cr)
EDUC7554 Innovative Instruction (3 cr)
Fall Semester
EDUC7688 Elementary Student Teaching (9 cr)
To be recommended to the State of Idaho for a Standard Instructional Certificate by NNU, a candidate must meet the complete requirements of the Teacher Education Program in effect at the time of admission to teacher education and any additional requirements if required by the standards of State or regulatory agencies. At a minimum, all candidates will successfully complete the MAT curriculum and earn a passing score on the required PRAXIS exam for their endorsement area(s).
Accreditation & Regulations
Notice Out-of-State Students
Since this is a program that leads to professional licensure, prospective students should review important information about NNU’s participation in the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and Professional Licensure about this program. Individual states often have different expectations for professional licensure, so it is in a prospective student’s best interest to investigate whether NNU’s degree program will help them achieve licensure in their home state.
Degree Details
Master of Arts in Teaching
Offered Online
$540 per credit, $150 per semester technology fee
Related Career Paths
| Career | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | $74,990 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,670 |
| Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. | |
NNU has prepared me for my future job as a teacher by giving me a really well-rounded education. I’ve gotten a ton of field experience and student teaching, and being a student-athlete here has taught me how to communicate and be a part of a team. I think that this education has equipped me to just be a well-rounded person and not just a student.
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