MA in Teaching: Online Format
Earn Your Master of Arts in Teaching Online From the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology
The online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) prepares students to become leaders in a classroom and in their communities. The 11-month program blends weekly virtual classes with practical, in-person classroom experiences, preparing you with the technical and interpersonal skills necessary as you look to become a Pre-K to 12 teacher.
Online Master’s in Teaching Program Highlights
11 Months
Earn your degree and teaching credential in 11 months.
Online Format
Coursework is completed online so you can continue your personal and professional responsibilities while earning your degree.
Two Program Tracks
Choose between Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject) or Secondary Teaching (Single Subject).
No GRE or Standardized Tests Required
We offer an equitable admissions process that values your ability and commitment to succeed over standardized test scores.
200+ Student-Teaching Sites
Gain hands-on practice as part of a comprehensive approach to preparing educators.
Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Benefit from a collaborative learning environment that fosters quality, 1:1 faculty, and student engagement.
Application Fee Waivers
Speak to your admissions officer about available fee waivers.
Annual Career Fair
Connect with Pre-K to 12 schools who are hiring at our MAT annual spring fair. Students in the online program are welcome to attend if they are in the area.
Months to Complete
Program Tracks
Student-Teaching Sites
Admissions Criteria
Pepperdine University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching program is always looking for future educators who are passionate about inspiring positive change in the classroom and in their local communities.
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA is required to apply
- GRE/GMAT scores are not required
- Application fee waivers are available
Anti-racism and Anti-discrimination Statement
GSEP stands in solidarity against racial inequities and injustice, and other forms of discrimination and oppression. We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that is enriched and strengthened by diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity and national origin, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class, age, ability status, and religion. GSEP also encourages all community members to engage in critical learning and reflection to strengthen our capacity for being effective, active, and outspoken against all forms of racism and intersectional oppression.
Student Experience in the Online Master of Arts in Teaching Program
As a student in the online MAT program, you can immerse yourself in the GSEP culture while still enjoying the flexibility to learn from anywhere. Our engaging, online learning model empowers you to create a support network of colleagues who share best practices and ideas about a variety of topics, including student-teaching placements and potential job opportunities as you prepare to graduate from the Master of Arts in Teaching online program.
You'll benefit from:
- Weekly live classes
- Two-hour sessions (14 total per term) for all 3-credit courses
- Student-teaching placements
- A minimum of 600 California-mandated hours in segments of 12 weeks and 6–7 weeks
Curriculum Overview for the Online MAT Program
The 30-credit curriculum blends theoretical study with practical application, offering a robust foundation for you to pursue your teaching career. You’ll find yourself engaged with faculty and fellow peers in our online, face-to-face live courses. Hands-on, classroom experience in a Pre-K to 12 setting will prepare you to apply for licensure upon completion of the program.
Students can choose from two teaching credential specializations depending on your career aspirations: Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject) or Secondary Teaching (Single Subject).
Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject) focuses on elementary teaching methodologies, and teaches you how to develop integrated instruction that applies across multiple subject areas. Secondary Teaching (Single Subject) explores the unique aspects of secondary education, and addresses the instructional needs of students in middle and high schools.
Courses include:
- Instructional Design for Teaching
- Literacy Theory and Methods
- Educational Foundations, Equity, and Social Justice
- Teaching Multilingual Learners
- Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms
- Clinical Experience
- Contemporary Issues in Education
Why Pepperdine?
At Pepperdine University, students get ready for a life of purpose, service, and leadership.
We believe the purpose of higher education is to develop and equip people of value and virtue, who, in turn, create value and virtue in their communities, nations, and the world. That’s why we are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. No matter where our students come from or how they study with us—on campus or online—we welcome them to our community of global scholars.
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