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 |
| Locations: | West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Irvine* |
| Length: | 11 months / 30 units |
| Tuition: | $1,365 per unit |
*MAT will be offered at the Irvine campus for Fall 2022.
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.
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.
Spring Term
Spring Classes Begin
Fall Term
Early Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not required. You may be eligible to receive a $4,000 scholarship.
Priority Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not required. You may be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship.
Information Sessions
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 or on the Calabasas
campus off the 101 freeway.
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. An incoming GSEP student is eligible to be awarded up to $10,000 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
| Total Tuition | $40,950 |
| GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
| Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $30,950 |
*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.
Testimonial
I looked at a lot of Graduate schools, and Pepperdine just offered me the most flexibility for what I needed in my life, with locations of campuses, and classes offered, and resources, and being able to get my degree done in a year.
Why Pepperdine
Accreditations and Recognitions
Contact Us
Kelley Hill
Enrollment Officer, GSEP
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045