MAT in Early Elementary Education
The P-5 MAT Program enables graduate students to earn their initial teaching certification for grades K-5 in Kentucky. The teacher candidates learn to teach through instruction in pedagogy, child development, special education, gifted education, technology and diversity. They develop their skills in field experiences, including student teaching, in area schools.
The College of Education and Human Development prepares future teachers who are committed to helping every student learn. Our P-5 MAT Program emphasizes meeting the needs of the individual learner through understanding and using the best instructional practices in a standards-based environment. Through coursework and clinical field experiences, U of L teacher education students become critical thinkers who are prepared to meet the demands of 21 st century elementary schools.
Detailed requirements for completing this degree are provided in the UofL Graduate Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development. Have you attended a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information Session or met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no", then you are encouraged to attend a session BEFORE you start the application process! You can register at the link above. You will learn more about our programs as well as the academic requirements needed for admission.
Some applicants may be required to complete prerequisite courses. Please click on the following link to determine whether you will need to complete prerequisite courses. Applicants are required to have a transcript evaluation completed prior to application for admission.
Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates may qualify for certification to teach in grades K-5 in Kentucky.
Certification
The P-5 Master of Arts in Teaching Program enables graduates to earn Kentucky certification for teaching in grades P-5.
