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Online Master of Arts in Teaching Programs


The Master of Arts in Teaching programs from A-State Online will provide you with the advanced curriculum expertise you need to elevate your classroom instruction or jumpstart your teaching career. These CAEP-accredited MAT programs are delivered online, so you can acquire specialized teaching strategies while maintaining your schedule. Plus, earn your degree in as few as 12 to 16 months with accelerated online coursework taught by dedicated faculty. 

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Why Choose an A-State Online MAT?

  • Choose your schedule with 24/7 access to flexible, 100% online coursework
  • Take an alternate route to K-12 teaching licensure if you hold a non-education degree
  • Strengthen your instruction with innovative methodologies designed to engage your students

Which Online Program is Right for You?

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education K-12

As few as 12-16 months Duration
36 Credit Hours
$12,240 Total Tuition

Play a key role in the developmental growth of students with special needs with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education K-12 online program. In this MAT online program, you will learn how to create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments for all students. No teaching experience is required for admission into this program.

This online program offers an alternative route to teaching licensure in K-12 public schools for individuals who hold a non-education degree. You can earn a provisional license, enabling you to start teaching while you continue your coursework. Curricula for this program provides you with a comprehensive foundation for assessing and teaching students on a broad spectrum of exceptional needs.

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology

As few as 15 months Duration
36 Credit Hours
$12,240 Total Tuition

If you're ready to teach and have a background in business, the online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology at Arkansas State University is a great fit. Designed especially for working adults, this 100% online program offers in-depth teaching methodology for coursework related to business. Coursework includes theories and strategies of classroom management, using technology as a valuable tool for instruction. Also covered is curriculum development for teaching in the middle-level and high school level.

Whether your area of expertise is in accounting, management, marketing or another business function, this program will give you the knowledge and skills to successfully teach students in grades 4-12.

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Level Education 4-8

As few as 15 months Duration
39 Credit Hours
$13,260 Total Tuition

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the unique challenges of middle school grades with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Level Education 4-8 online program from Arkansas State University. Advance your students to their next level abilities by learning the best practices in individual content areas and increasing literacy skills through cross-curricular instruction.

Whether you are a practicing teacher or want to pivot into a teaching career, the A-State master in middle level education program will equip you with the instructional strategies to help teen and pre-teen students succeed in the classroom. As part of the online graduate curriculum, you will focus on the development and educational needs of students ages 9 through 15.

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education K-6

As few as 15 months Duration
39 Credit Hours
$13,260 Total Tuition

Help mold young minds with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education K-6 online program from Arkansas State University. As an elementary education graduate, you will broaden and deepen your knowledge and instructional skills while specializing in foundational coursework across a range of subject areas.

The A-State MAT – Elementary Education K-6 is designed to help you hone your classroom skills, advance your career in the teaching profession, and refine your pedagogies whether you are a new or experienced teacher. Gain an understanding of how the various areas of child development interact in young children while exploring the most up-to-date advancements in technology, theory and methodology in the field of education.

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Art K-12

As few as 15 months Duration
39 Credit Hours
$13,260 Total Tuition

Turn your love of art into a teaching career with an online Master of Arts in Teaching – Art K-12 at Arkansas State University. This program is ideal if you do not have a traditional education background. In this online MAT program, you will learn the intricacies of teaching art in grade school, middle school or high school.

Coursework includes theories and strategies of classroom management, using technology as a valuable tool for instruction, and curriculum development and application of art-infused contemporary models to integrate the visual arts with other subject area content. A supervised internship focused on educational practice and performance is also part of the curriculum.

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The educator preparation programs at Arkansas State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Contact CAEP at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 or by calling 202-223-0077.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education K-12

Duration: 12-16 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Play a key role in the developmental growth of students with special needs with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education K-12 online program. In this MAT online program, you will learn how to create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments for all students. No teaching experience is required for admission into this program.

This online program offers an alternative route to teaching licensure in K-12 public schools for individuals who hold a non-education degree. You can earn a provisional license, enabling you to start teaching while you continue your coursework. Curricula for this program provides you with a comprehensive foundation for assessing and teaching students on a broad spectrum of exceptional needs.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology

Duration: 15 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

If you're ready to teach and have a background in business, the online Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology at Arkansas State University is a great fit. Designed especially for working adults, this 100% online program offers in-depth teaching methodology for coursework related to business. Coursework includes theories and strategies of classroom management, using technology as a valuable tool for instruction. Also covered is curriculum development for teaching in the middle-level and high school level.

Whether your area of expertise is in accounting, management, marketing or another business function, this program will give you the knowledge and skills to successfully teach students in grades 4-12.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Level Education 4-8

Duration: 15 months Credit Hours: 39 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the unique challenges of middle school grades with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Level Education 4-8 online program from Arkansas State University. Advance your students to their next level abilities by learning the best practices in individual content areas and increasing literacy skills through cross-curricular instruction.

Whether you are a practicing teacher or want to pivot into a teaching career, the A-State master in middle level education program will equip you with the instructional strategies to help teen and pre-teen students succeed in the classroom. As part of the online graduate curriculum, you will focus on the development and educational needs of students ages 9 through 15.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education K-6

Duration: 15 months Credit Hours: 39 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Help mold young minds with the Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education K-6 online program from Arkansas State University. As an elementary education graduate, you will broaden and deepen your knowledge and instructional skills while specializing in foundational coursework across a range of subject areas.

The A-State MAT – Elementary Education K-6 is designed to help you hone your classroom skills, advance your career in the teaching profession, and refine your pedagogies whether you are a new or experienced teacher. Gain an understanding of how the various areas of child development interact in young children while exploring the most up-to-date advancements in technology, theory and methodology in the field of education.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Art K-12

Duration: 15 months Credit Hours: 39 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Turn your love of art into a teaching career with an online Master of Arts in Teaching – Art K-12 at Arkansas State University. This program is ideal if you do not have a traditional education background. In this online MAT program, you will learn the intricacies of teaching art in grade school, middle school or high school.

Coursework includes theories and strategies of classroom management, using technology as a valuable tool for instruction, and curriculum development and application of art-infused contemporary models to integrate the visual arts with other subject area content. A supervised internship focused on educational practice and performance is also part of the curriculum.

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