Master of Arts in Teaching
Become a Leader in the Classroom
Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program prepares students to make a difference in the classroom with the skills and tools needed to become effective K-12 teachers with an MAT from a top-ranked university.
This cohort-based program provides an excellent professional foundation, combining explorations of theory with practical application. Engaging online and face-to-face instruction is paired with hands-on classroom experience and culminates with a capstone opportunity in place of a thesis.
MA in Teaching students will pursue a multiple or single subject preliminary teaching credential in conjunction with their degree.
Program Benefits
11 Months
Earn your degree and teaching credential in 11 months. For the fall term, start in September, and begin teaching by the following August.
Hybrid Format
Classes meet two nights each week in a hybrid format with 60% in-person and 40% online
instruction and a cohort learning model.
Quick Facts
Terms: | Fall, Spring |
Location: | West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Irvine |
Length: | 11 months / 30 units |
Tuition: | $1,425 per unit |
Comprehensive Curriculum
Includes learning development, instructional technology, pedagogical theory, single or multiple subject concentrations, and many specializations.
No GRE Required
We offer an equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to success rather than scores on standardized tests.
Meet the Schools Fair
MAT hosts an annual fair every Spring that attracts employers from private, charter, and public school systems.
Average class size of 14 students
Low faculty:student ratio provides a supportive learning environment and meaningful interactions.
100% Employment Rate*
*Of the 2021 graduates who pursued a full-time position within PreK-12 environments, 100% successfully secured full-time employment.
200+ Student-Teaching Sites
With over 200 high-quality teaching site partners, MAT students experience hands-on clinical practice as a signature component of a comprehensive approach to preparing educators.
Months to Earn Degree and Credential
Average Class Size
Student Teaching Sites
MAT Graduate Employment Rate*
Scholarships Available
Take the Next Step
Reach out to us to learn more about Pepperdine's MA in Teaching program.
Get In Touch
Fill out the Request Information form to learn more and get in contact with an Enrollment Officer.
Attend an Info Session
Experience an in-depth overview and meet program leaders.
Start Your Application
Submit the application form early to meet scholarship and enrollment deadlines. It takes less than 15 minutes.
Fall Term
Extended Priority Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not required. You may be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship.
International Student Deadline: Submitted application and supplemental materials required.
Convenient Campus Locations
Pepperdine GSEP has convenient campus locations to meet the needs of our students. Choose to complete the in-person portion of the MA in Teaching program on the West Los Angeles campus, conveniently located off the 405 freeway by LAX, the Calabasas campus off the 101 freeway, or the Irvine Campus*, located off the San Diego Freeway (405).
*Irvine Campus will be offered for Fall 2022. Campus locations are subject to enrollment.
Year In Review Newsletter
Stay up to date with the most current information about the teaching field.
Expand Your Career Possibilities
Graduates of our MA in Teaching program have many career options waiting for them. Employment demand is very high with a favorable projected job growth in many fields. Here are some of the career outcomes students can expect after attaining their MAT.
The National Center for Educational Statistics demonstrates that teachers entering the field with a combined master's and California teaching credential will have increased earnings compared to their fellow teachers with a bachelor's degree.
Tuition and Scholarships
Pepperdine GSEP generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance. Incoming GSEP students may be eligible for approximately $10,000 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
Total Tuition | $42,750 |
GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $32,750 |
*GSEP scholarship amount is based on data from 2021-2022 academic year and only includes new incoming students who received aid from Pepperdine within the MAT program. Does not include other external forms of financial aid.
Alumni and Faculty Spotlight
"The MAT program impacted my personal growth by challenging me. It was a very difficult program at times, very rigorous, but I think it showed me that I can succeed with the right support and the right tools." - Alia Martinez, Alumni
Hear directly from the Program Chair and various alumni.
Why Pepperdine
Accreditations and Recognitions
Contact Us
Kelley Hill
Enrollment Officer, GSEP
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045