Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

Middle Tennessee State University

MTSU’s Initial Licensure Program provides individuals who currently hold an undergraduate degree in non-education related fields with the opportunity to earn a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction while also earning a teaching license for elementary school grades kindergarten through fifth. The Initial Licensure Program differs from other licensure programs by allowing teacher candidates to earn a complete Master’s degree while simultaneously earning their K-5 license. In addition, courses are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate working schedules through online and hybrid courses, weekends, and weeknights.