Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is designed for career changers and provisionally certified teachers pursuing an Option 6 pathway to initial Kentucky teacher certification. Built for working adults, the MAT allows candidates to teach full-time while completing graduate coursework and supervised clinical experiences grounded in Christian servant leadership.
Perfect For
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree who feel called to teach
- Provisionally certified teachers seeking a practical, job-embedded pathway
- Future educators preparing to serve students, schools, and communities with excellence
Career Benefits
Prepare for initial Kentucky teacher certification and Rank II status while developing instructional skills, content expertise, professional dispositions, and Christ-centered classroom leadership.
What Will It Cost?
At $275 per credit hour, the MAT program offers flexible, affordable tuition comprised of 30-57 credit hours, depending on certification area.
Certification areas include:
- Elementary Education (K-5)
- Middle Grades (5-9): Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies
- Learning & Behavior Disorders (K-12)
- Health & Physical Education (K-12)
- Secondary Social Studies (8-12)
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Bachelor’s degree and official transcripts
- Review of certification area and content-hour requirements
- Background checks required by Kentucky EPSB and Admissions interview
*Complete admission requirements available at kcu.edu
The KCU Difference
Our Christ-centered foundation shapes every program by integrating faith with academic rigor and real-world preparation.
Our flexible online learning, dedicated faculty, and commitment to biblical truths guarantee our students can rise to their calling.
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About Kentucky Christian University
Founded on a commitment to biblical truth and academic excellence, Kentucky Christian University exists to educate and equip servant leaders for the Church and the world.
With a legacy of faith and scholarship, we continue to prepare students to live out their calling with integrity, conviction, and purpose.
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