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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.
Program at a
Glance
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
52
DETAILS
Total Credit Hours: 52
Program Type: MAT
Location: Hybrid (University Center of Greenville): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday – 5:30-9:30 pm
Time to Complete: 28 Months
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Why AU?
Ready for the next chapter in your academic, professional, and spiritual life? Whether you are graduating high school or pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree, we invite you to be a part of one of the top regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). Come discover why the Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. identified Anderson University as one of the top-ranked, most affordable colleges in the country. Take the next step in your journey of academic excellence today.
The Knowledge You Will Gain
Career Outlook
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.
Knowledge You’ll Gain
Career Outlook
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.
Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.
Admission Requirements
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Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.: :
Transcript Requirements
Official undergraduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.: :
Additional Admission Requirements
UPDATED – 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): :
Application Deadline
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.More Information
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): Yes
Program Director:
Dr. Jeremy Watts
Dr. Jeremy Watts
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
52 Credit Hours – Program Requirements
52 Credit Hours – Program Requirements
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