Overview

This Elementary Education (Grades 1-5) program features an urban education and mentor leader focus, internships, action research and the use of theory to inform educationally just practices, to create a diverse group of confident and competent teachers.

The Southern University and A&M College MAT program is appropriate only for individuals who do NOT hold teaching certification but interested in acquiring initial teacher certification at the elementary level and a master’s degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Master of Arts in Teaching program serves as an opportunity to,

(1) improve teaching practice,

(2) solidify understanding of diverse learners,

(3) identify educational theories,

(4) advance leadership skills and abilities in schools and classrooms.

Certification Areas

Business Education
Early Childhood Education (PK- Grade 3)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
Health and Physical Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Difficulties
Trends in Discipline Motivation for Diverse Learners
Methods in Math & Science
Literacy and Language Diversity
Urban Education Leadership
Methods in Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

possess a non-education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university,
have a 2.20 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale,
pass Praxis content-specific examinations - If no examination has been adopted for Louisiana in the certification area, candidates must present a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework specific to the content area for admission to the program. The provider must develop a process to ensure that candidates demonstrate necessary performance skills in the all-level certification area
meet other non-course requirements established by the college/university.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11338 USD / year

≈ 11338 USD / year
Out-of-State

11338 USD / year

≈ 11338 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11338 USD / year

≈ 11338 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education (Grades 1-5).

Available Scholarships

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