Master of Arts in Teaching(P-5 Elementary Education)

M.A. Teaching P-5 Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education (Kindergarten through 5th grade) online from Campbellsville University is structured to give a platform for those who want to pursue a career in teaching. In 18 months, you can move through the program to gain the skills you'll need to support elementary school students. Christian values heavily inform the curriculum designed by elementary school educators with extensive experience in the field. In addition, these educators will provide mentorship opportunities to help you develop servant-leadership skills that will prepare you to thrive in your classroom.

In the Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education, you will gain the skills and competencies needed to support student learning. The program will provide you real-world experience with the student-teaching requirement through student teaching experience or job placement as a classroom teacher. With the help of a faculty advisor, you will gain hands-on training in a classroom that a certified teacher supervises. You will also have the opportunity to engage with the program's practicum component. In this capacity, you will develop a dynamic portfolio that incorporates the culmination of your experiences as a student teacher.

Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to earn certification as an elementary school teacher (Kindergarten through 5th grade) in Kentucky when you graduate. As a certified elementary school teacher, you will organize and implement innovative teaching methods that will help you reach and motivate students. You will also be able to work with diverse student populations and perform above the standards outlined by the state. Please note: Preschool/early childhood certification is not included in the P-5 Elementary Education degree. For information on the early childhood education certification, please visit the MAT IECE program page.

Once you graduate with an online Master of Arts in Teaching elementary education, you will:

• Pursue your teaching career in elementary school settings in your desired subject area
• Utilize relevant up to date teaching and instructional methods to ensure student success
• Support disenfranchised and marginalized students
• Develop effective assessment to promote student learning outcomes

Campbellsville's education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are approved by the Education Professional Standards Board of Kentucky (EPSB) for teacher education and certification.