Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Teaching Careers Begin Here - with Credence and Compassion
Start your path toward classroom impact through a values-driven alternative certification guided by experienced faculty, embedded field placements, and targeted preparation for a rewarding teaching career.
Program Overview
The MAT program at Campbellsville University provides a comprehensive route to initial teacher certification for those seeking to change careers or pursue teaching after earning a bachelor’s degree in another field. Through coursework in instructional design, classroom management, and learning theory, students gain a strong foundation in effective teaching practices. Field experiences and student teaching placements allow candidates to apply their knowledge directly in school settings. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to meet certification standards and begin teaching in public or private schools.
Types of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Programs
The Special Education/Initial Certification program prepares you to support students with a range of learning and behavioral needs. Through coursework and practical experience, you’ll develop strategies for individualized instruction, behavior management, and collaboration with families and educators. Rooted in a Christ-centered approach, this program equips you to become a compassionate and effective special education teacher eligible for certification in Kentucky.
Degree Offered At: CU Online
The Teaching Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) program prepares you to educate young learners from birth through age 8. With a focus on early development and foundational skills, you’ll gain hands-on teaching experience and learn how to create supportive, engaging learning environments. This program is designed to help you earn teacher certification while fostering a nurturing, faith-based educational approach.
Degree Offered At: CU Online
The Teaching P-5 program prepares you to teach students from preschool through fifth grade. Combining theory with fieldwork, you’ll build skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and core subject instruction. Grounded in Christian values, this program prepares you for Kentucky teacher certification and to make a positive difference in elementary classrooms.
Degree Offered At: CU Online
This program equips you to teach middle school students across core content areas. Through focused coursework and student teaching, you’ll develop effective instructional techniques and classroom strategies tailored to early adolescents. The program’s Christ-centered philosophy guides you to become an encouraging and skilled educator, ready for certification in Kentucky.
Degree Offered At: CU Online
Designed for those passionate about secondary education, this program prepares you to teach high school students in your chosen subject area. You’ll gain expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and adolescent learning theories. With a foundation in faith-based education, this program leads to teacher certification and a rewarding career shaping young adult learners.
Degree Offered At: CU Online
The Teaching P-12 Health and Physical Education program prepares you to inspire and educate students of all ages in health and fitness. You’ll engage in practical and theoretical coursework that emphasizes physical activity, wellness, and health education, all within a Christ-centered framework. Graduates are eligible for Kentucky certification to teach health and physical education across preschool to high school levels.
Degree Offered At: CU Online