Teaching (M.A.T.) - Elementary Education

Teaching (M.A.T.) - Elementary Education

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

After completion of the required program coursework (including student teaching), content competencies (if applicable), and the passing of licensure tests, the graduate of this program would be eligible for a VA state teaching license.
Initial Education Core Courses
EDLC 504Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning3
EDLC 510Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners3
EDLC 606Tests and Measurements3
EDLC 623Principles of Behavior Management3
Total Hours12
Elementary Education Cognate
EDLC 530Teaching Mathematics 1,23
EDLC 554Reading and Language Acquisition 2,33
EDLC 634Teaching Science in the Elementary School3
EDLC 636Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School3
Total Hours12
1

EDLC 530 must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 688

2

Background check clearance required (EDLC 530, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDLC 688; EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593)

3

EDLC 554 must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 588

Professional Courses
EDLC 571Curriculum Fundamentals 13
EDLC 632Literacy and Language Instruction3
Total Hours6
1

International candidates seeking a “student visa” to study in residence in the U.S. may use EDLC 571 and EDST 590 to count as part of their residency requirement

Gate & Field Experience Courses
EDGT 520School of Education Gate 1 – MAT Initial Licensure0
EDGT 560School of Education Gate 2 – MAT Initial Licensure0
EDGT 580School of Education Gate 3 – MAT Initial Licensure0
EDLC 588Initial Licensure Practicum I 1,20
EDLC 688Initial Licensure Practicum II 2,30
Total Hours0
1

Background check clearance required (EDLC 530, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDLC 688; EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, and EDST 593)

2

EDLC 554 must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 588

3

EDLC 530 must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 688

Student Teaching
EDST 586The Reflective Practitioner: Resource Seminar-Elementary3
Choose one of the following:3
EDST 590
Student Teaching Local 1,2,3
EDST 591
Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom 1,3
EDST 592
Student Teaching External 1,3
EDST 593
Student Teaching External – Own Classroom 1,3
Total Hours6
1

Background check clearance required (EDLC 530, EDLC 554, EDLC 588, EDLC 688, EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, EDST 593)

2

International candidates seeking a “student visa” to study in residence in the U.S. may use EDLC 571 and EDST 590 to count as part of their residency requirement

3

Candidates will be assigned either EDST 590, EDST 591, EDST 592, or EDST 593. Course and section number will be designated during Gate 3 Application

Note

  • Competencies must be met prior to student teaching. Please refer to the Elementary/Middle Content Competency Chart

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 36 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
  • No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format

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