Elementary Education MAT

Are you hearing the call to teach? 

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Find your purpose in the classroom. 

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With a Master of Arts in Teaching, you could be eligible for certification in one year. In our program, you will learn educational theories and become skilled in best practices, guided by our expert faculty and enhanced by real-life classroom experiences.

Designed for You

  • This program is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a broad-based liberal arts field who wish to pursue certification to teach at the elementary school level.

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The RIC Advantage

89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.

Our Elementary Education Faculty

An Affordable Pathway to a Fulfilling and Reliable Career

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Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.