Since its founding in 1971, the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) has been an innovative learning community where faculty and students of diverse cultures and perspectives work collaboratively to foster academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.

The online Master of Arts in Teaching program prepares students to become leaders in a classroom and in their communities. The 11-month program combines weekly online classes with hands-on student-teaching placements to equip students with the technical and soft skills they need to become an effective PreK to 12 teacher. To apply, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, with a preferred minimum 3.0 GPA. Start your application today.

The online Master of Arts in Teaching program offers two start dates per year. Please contact an admissions officer before submitting your application in order to receive an application fee waiver.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply, the sooner you can receive an admissions decision and begin planning your future. If you apply by the priority deadline, you are eligible to have your application fee waived.

To learn more about the application process for the online programs, visit our application requirements page.

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Our admissions team is here to help guide you through the application process, and they can also help waive the application fee.

Contact your admissions officer at 866-399-3145, or fill out the form below, and an admissions officer will reach out to you.

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