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College of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education (Grades 2-6)

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education degree is designed to help professionals who didn’t major in education become elementary school teachers. As part of this 52-credit hour program, you’ll complete the four literacy courses that South Carolina requires for all teachers. You’ll be highly qualified to teach second through sixth grade students in public or private schools or other specialized learning centers. You’ll also be equipped to help parents teach their children, such as in a home-school setting. This program can be completed in just over two years and consists of evening classes offered at the University Center Greenville.

That Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to qualify for the South Carolina Initial Teacher certification in Elementary Education.

You will be highly qualified to tutor or teach second through sixth grade students in public and private school settings, or in other specialized learning centers. Many graduates secure jobs in Anderson and surrounding counties.

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Program at a Glance

Total Credit Hours

52
Program Type: MAT
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No

Details

Program Director: Dr. Jeremy Watts
Class Format: Seated (Satellite Location)
Program Duration: 28 Months
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.
Official undergraduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
PRAXIS Core scores not required for admission. But students must pass all parts of PRAXIS Core or be exempt prior to the start of EDU 516 0 can exempt PRAXIS Core with a 22 ACT composite score, 1650 SAT score (2005-2015) or 1100 SAT score (March 2016-present)
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.
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Why AU?

Anderson University’s College of Education has dedicated faculty and practitioner mentors who are committed to preparing you to be the best candidate in administration and supervision. Your classes will include field experience courses to prepare you for your career after graduation. AU students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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