Overview

Classes taught at The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program at Benedictine College are in a hybrid manner with a mix of synchronous coursework (not to exceed two Wednesday evenings per month via Zoom) and asynchronous work. Candidates will follow one of two tracks: Elementary or Secondary.

Quick Facts:

The elementary track leads to eligibility for a Kansas teaching license in grades PreK-6.
Secondary candidates with degrees in the following disciplines qualify for admission to the MAT.: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Math, Music, Physics, P.E./Health, Social Science, and Spanish.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Management for Practicing Teachers
Integrating Health, Movement, and Physical Activity in the Elementary Classroom
Math Methods for Practicing Teachers
Language Arts Methods for Practicing Teachers
Social Studies Methods for Practicing Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions, Benedictine College accepts applications for international students all year long.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Primary Education Secondary Education View 295 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

MAT elementary program must meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Verification of employment in an accredited school.
Agreement with a school-based mentor with at least 3+ years of teaching experience.
Ability to complete initial coursework prior to the first day of teaching.
Successful fingerprinting and background check to earn a L.E.A.P. license from KSDE (for candidates teaching in Kansas).

MAT secondary program must meet the following requirements:

Undergraduate degree or graduate degree in the content area for which the license is sought.
Passing score on the Praxis content test.
Verification of employment in an accredited school.
Agreement with a school-based mentor with at least 3+ years of teaching experience.
Ability to complete initial coursework prior to the first day of teaching.
Successful fingerprinting and background check to earn a Restricted license from KSDE (for candidates teaching in Kansas).

Tuition Fee

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International

5362 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

5362 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

5362 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Atchison

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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