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Master of Arts in Teaching Programs from:Arkansas State

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Tuition as low as $12,600

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Complete in as few as 18-24 months

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Help close the teacher shortage gap and embark on a rewarding career in education with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from A-State. Delivered with 100% online coursework, our specialty MAT programs enhance your professional development by strengthening your instruction with methodologies that are designed to motivate young students. Earn your degree affordably and conveniently with our low-cost tuition and flexible online format. Finish in as few as 12-15 months. 

  • MAT – Elementary Education K-6
  • MAT – Middle Level Education 4-8
  • MAT – Special Education K-12
  • MAT in Art K-12
  • MAT – Business Technology

Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education K-6

Duration: As few as 18-24 months  |  Credit Hours: 39  |  Tuition: $13,650

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

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.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for elementary education roles, such as:
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Teacher Coach

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.

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

Duration: As few as 18-24 months  |  Credit Hours: 39  |  Tuition: $13,650

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

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.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for middle level education roles, such as:
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Teacher Coach

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education K-12

Duration: As few as 12-16 months  |  Credit Hours: 36  |  Tuition: $12,600

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

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.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for instructional and specialist roles in special education, including:
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Elementary Educator
  • Postsecondary Instructor
  • Instructor Coordinator
  • Behavior Intervention Specialist

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


The MAT SPED program is not available for students planning to teach in California.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Art K-12

Duration: As few as 18-24 months  |  Credit Hours: 39  |  Tuition: $13,650

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

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.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for education roles, such as:
  • Elementary Art Teacher
  • Middle School Art Teacher
  • High School Art Teacher

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Business Technology

Duration: As few as 18-24 months  |  Credit Hours: 36  |  Tuition: $12,600

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

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.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for education roles, such as:
  • Business Teacher 7-12
  • High School Business Teacher

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.

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"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

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"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

Kimberly Jones, A-State online graduate

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About Arkansas State University Online


From its creation in 1909, the university has grown, innovated and diversified into a nationally ranked provider of high-quality degrees both on campus and online. A-State continues to expand in exciting ways not only in our region, but by opening our doors to the entire world with online programs taught by the same respected faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Our robust alumni network is more than 75,000 strong.

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Affordable Tuition


Stay on top of your finances with competitively priced, pay-by-the-course tuition.

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Interactive Instruction


Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.

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Online Format


Our multiple start dates + efficient course schedule help you fast-track your degree.

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Study on Your Time


Learn whenever it fits your schedule with our convenient, flexible, 100% online format.

Ahna Davis - A-State student
Now that I'm a principal, my specialist degree comes into play because I'm having to see things more on a district level as opposed to just a building level. The degree gives me an understanding when my superintendent talks about budget or enrollment within the district. I understand it because of my classes through A-State.

Ahna Davis, Education Specialist, Superintendent online graduate

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Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

Or call 866-621-8096

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