Lead. Collaborate. Include. Innovate. These four ideas inform what you learn in the online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Mary Baldwin University. You will learn to engage students and instill in them with a lifelong love of learning — the goal of every educator.
Graduates earn a MAT degree with an endorsement in one of the following areas:
At MBU, we offer a flexible path to earning a graduate teaching degree. Earn a MAT degree and prepare yourself to earn licensure and become a teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Mary Baldwin, we prepare confident teachers with solid academic knowledge, strong leadership skills and compassion for others. Our online MAT degree program gives you the opportunity to earn a degree and the endorsement of your choice. You do not need teaching experience to enroll.
In the online MAT program, you’ll learn:
You’ll plan units/lessons and assessments that may be used in your future classroom. The program also includes 140 hours of practicum experience. MBU partners with Virginia school divisions to find the best placements for your needs and educational interests.
Mary Baldwin University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). MBU has received the prestigious Frank Murray Leadership Award as one of the nation’s top schools for preparing PK-12 educators. The award from CAEP honors institutions that show continuous leadership and innovation in teacher education.
Program highlights include:
The online Master of Arts in Teaching program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, a process that encourages teachers and students to ask meaningful questions, explore ideas, and deepen their understanding of the human experience.
The program also offers you the ability to complete the necessary courses for initial teacher licensure in a variety of areas. They are as follows.
Inspire young minds and help shape their future through impactful, engaging teaching. Gain the skills to guide children’s growth during their earliest and most influential years.
Courses include :
Empower every learner by creating inclusive classrooms that support diverse needs and abilities. Learn to make a meaningful difference in the lives of K–12 students through specialized instruction and compassionate teaching.
Courses include:
Support English language learners as they build confidence, communication skills and academic success. Learn how to create welcoming learning environments that help students thrive in both language and content mastery.
Courses include:
Help guide adolescents through a pivotal time in their academic and personal development. Learn to engage middle school students in a variety of subjects with dynamic, age-appropriate instruction that inspires curiosity and growth.
Courses include:
Students also choose one of the following.
The requirements for each endorsement area are as follows.
English Endorsement Area Requirements
Minimum of 21 credit hours of English coursework, which must include the following:
History and Social Science Endorsement Area Requirements
Minimum of 21 credit hours of History and Social Science coursework, which must include the following:
Additionally:
Mathematics Endorsement Area Requirements
Minimum of 24 credit hours of Mathematics coursework, which must include the following:
Additionally:
Science Endorsement Area Requirements
Minimum of 24 credit hours of Science coursework, which must include the following:
Additionally:
Prepare to lead and inspire in the high school classroom, where your subject knowledge can shape students’ futures. Learn to teach with confidence, creativity and a focus on critical thinking and real-world connections.
Courses include:
Students also choose one of the three following courses”
The requirements for each endorsement area are as follows.
English Endorsement Area Requirements
Major in English (bold courses required) or minimum of 36 credit hours of English coursework, which must include the following:
History & Social Science Endorsement Area Requirements
Minimum of 51 credit hours of History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics coursework, which must include the following:
Additionally:
Mathematics Endorsement Area Requirements
Major in Mathematics or minimum of 36 credit hours of Mathematics coursework, which must include the following:
Additionally:
Graduates from the online MAT program are prepared to earn their license to teach in Virginia in their area of endorsement.
All education programs require the following:
Areas of emphasis leading to licensure in which students must hold an active VA license:
Areas of emphasis that can be completed with or without seeking licensure:
Conditional admission may be possible. Speak with an admissions counselor to find out more.
If you have questions about the online Master of Arts in Teaching or any other MBU online or hybrid program, contact us to learn more. Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions and provide support and guidance every step of the way, from choosing your degree to completing your application and preparing for your first day of class.
We look forward to helping you take the next step in your education career.
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