Elementary Education
About the Program
Teach the Future Generation
Feel called to teach young learners? CSU’s fully online MAT in Elementary Education is designed for non-teachers to earn a teaching certificate and master’s degree while preparing to lead a Pre-K through 5th grade classroom with confidence.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
36 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
2 years
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Earn a teaching certificate and master’s degree at the same time and teach Pre-K through 5th grade in Georgia
- Become eligible for T-5 level certification after passing the required exams
- Study 100% online—balance school with your life and responsibilities
- Learn from experienced faculty who understand today’s P–5 classrooms
- Gain teaching strategies and leadership skills that make an immediate impact
- Build a strong foundation for future advancement, including specialist degrees
My time at CSU gave me the confidence and skills I needed to create meaningful lessons for my students. The College of Education and Health Professions and the professors that I've had the privilege to work with greatly prepared me to make a positive impact in the classroom and beyond.
Alana Audia ‘25
Elementary Education MAT
What Can You Do With This Degree?
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
