Overview

Our rigorous MAT ELE curriculum, paired with extended field-based experiences in diverse urban and suburban schools, will prepare you to teach with confidence. You will explore instructional methods specific to elementary-aged students and various content areas, learn how to design, deliver, and assess engaging instruction, and hone technology-forward and culturally responsive teaching practice to meet every learner's needs.

The MAT in Elementary Education program from National Louis University is typically completed in one-to-two years and leads to eligibility for an Illinois Professional Educator's License endorsed for self-contained general education (Grades 1-6).

Program Learning Outcomes

The candidate demonstrates understanding of how learners grow and develop, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
PLO 2. The candidate uses understanding of individual needs, differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environment.
PLO 3. The candidate works with colleagues, families, and communities to establish positive, collaborative and supportive learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning and self- motivation.
PLO 4. The candidate utilizes the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline to create learning experiences that make the content accessible and meaningful for learners.
PLO 5. The teacher connects concepts and uses differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to real world issues

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cross Cultural Education
Methods of Teaching Social Studies
Social Justice Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of American Education
Research in Action: Becoming Practitioner Researchers
Elementary Education Practicum I:Teaching and Learning in Diverse Settings
Elementary Education Practicum II: Advanced Field Experience in Teaching and Learning
Elementary Education: Student Teaching
Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 291 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Procedures and requirements are specific to each program. Admission to study in one program does not ensure admission to all programs.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

15050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

15050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We are pleased to announce that for all students starting in the Summer 2020 (July) term, NLU is offering brand new undergraduate scholarships for international students! The new scholarships are listed below:

10% Automatic Opportunity Scholarship

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50% #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

Awarded to Two Students Every Fall Term

Eligible to Freshman Undergraduate Students Only

Deadline is July 1st

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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