Teaching

Trevecca’s Master of Arts in Teaching program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). It is designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and want to become a teacher by earning licensure in elementary education (K-5) or secondary education (6-12).

Program Benefits

• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months.
• Benefit from our flexible format of online and in-person instruction that allows you to earn your degree while continuing to work and maintain other commitments.
• Pursue your degree with a supportive cohort of students working toward similar goals.
• Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable real-world experience.
• Earn your licensure in elementary education (K-5) or secondary education (6-12).
• A job-embedded MAT program can be completed in only 4 semesters

What to Expect

We’ve built this degree on the belief that the best educators nurture and shape their students intellectually, socially and emotionally, so this program equips you to bring knowledge to the next generation as you impart wisdom, instruction and inspiration in your classroom. Our versatile program allows you to choose licensure in elementary education (K-5) or secondary education (6-12), and it covers the best practices for both remote and in-person instruction. You’ll learn how to navigate online learning management systems and deliver clear and compelling virtual lessons. You’ll also learn traditional classroom strategies for effective lesson planning and delivery, student support and problem solving. 

Beyond that, you’ll have opportunities for hands-on learning and application through our partnerships with local schools. You’ll be able to observe, collaborate, and student teach. Some of our field experiences and student teaching assignments are job-embedded opportunities. 

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

 As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith and education intersect. At Trevecca, we are committed to educating the next generation through servant leadership and helping you become the kind of educator who truly makes a difference in the lives of your students.

Trevecca’s School of Education degree programs meet the rigorous national standards for education preparation established by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, quality assurance and continuous improvement.