About the Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
Elementary school teachers can ignite a love of learning in their students while introducing them to a variety of new experiences and subjects. Do you want to make a difference in children’s lives while creating a fun, positive learning environment?
The Elementary Education MAT is for those holding a bachelor's degree in any subject who wish to obtain their Professional Educator's License to teach elementary-age students (grades 1-6) in the state of Illinois.
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 degree program 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).
For more information on state licensure and certification information please visit NLU’s Public Disclosures page.
Learn more about how NCE prepares teachers who make a difference in the lives of the students they serve.
Questions?
Contact Marci Mazza, Director of Enrollment: MMazza@nl.edu
The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Traditional Program) is appropriate for most candidates and requires 40 SH for licensure and 43 SH for a master’s degree.
The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Teacher Residency Program) is for candidates accepted into NLU’s teacher residency licensure partner program and includes a classroom placement for an entire academic year.
The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Licensure) includes an intensive summer jumpstart session of coursework and field experiences, followed by paid placement in a Chicago-area school under the mentorship of an experienced teacher. The program is designed to be completed in two years.
View all graduate professional educator licensure programs criteria here.
