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Pepperdine University Master of Arts in Teaching | Online
Join a 20,000+ Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Alumni Network
Become a leader in the classroom and in your community when you earn your MAT. GRE/GMAT scores not required.
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Application fee waivers are available.
Careers in Education
The online Master of Arts in Teaching can prepare you for a wide variety of careers in public, charter, and private/independent settings. Choose a teaching credential specialization that aligns with the subject matter and grade level you’d like to teach:
Elementary Teaching
Explore elementary teaching methodologies and learn to develop integrated instruction that applies across multiple subject areas.
Secondary Teaching
Explore the unique aspects of secondary education and address the instructional needs of students in middle and high schools.
Advance Your Leadership in Education
The MAT program combines weekly online classes with hands-on student-teaching placements to equip you with the technical and soft skills you need to become an effective Pre-K to 12 teacher.
Engage and support all students in learning
Create and maintain effective learning environments
Understand and organize subject matter
Plan instruction and design learning experiences
Develop a range of classroom assessments
Three
Clinical experience rotations
Annual Career Fair
Connect with school systems employers
1:1 Career Support
Low student-to-faculty ratio
What Our Alumni Have to Say
As a graduate of the Pepperdine University GSEP, you belong to a powerful global alumni network of experienced and successful scholar-practitioners who can open doors to new opportunities.
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Ilana L.
Class of 2021
“The 11-month program was appealing because I could start right after my bachelor’s and be in the classroom within the year, which is exactly what I did.”
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MJ S.
Class of 2021
“There’s a reason why Pepperdine has such an excellent reputation, it’s because they produce amazing educators.”
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Hazel A.
Class of 2011
“The education was top-notch, but finding a community of like-minded people and friends was really the most important part to me.”
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Get Admissions and Tuition Information
Answer a few quick questions to get more information about the program.
Application fee waivers are available.