PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MAT Elementary Initial Licensure program is a licensure teacher preparation program for non-teachers. It prepares candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in an area outside of education to teach grades K-6 in elementary schools. This program is entirely online with the exception of field experiences and student teaching, which can be arranged in your local area.
Program Details
CREDITS
47
COST PER CREDIT
$660
COURSE FORMAT
Online
COMPLETION
4-6
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Someone with a bachelor’s degree wanting to teach
- People who have a passion for teaching
COURSES
EDTE 500: Graduate Study and Initial Licensure
EDTE 502: Principles of Education
EDTE 512: Inclusive Environments
EDTE 520: Foundations of Clinical Practice
EDTE 872: Children’s Literature
EDTE 528: Teaching Fine Arts and Movement
EDTE 530: Foundations of Teaching Reading
EDTE 762: Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
EDTE 532: Methods of Teaching English Language Arts
EDTE 534: Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Science
EDTE 538: Methods of Teaching Mathematics
EDTE 568: Field Experience I
EDTE 569: Field Experience II
EDRS 602: Designing Action Research
EDRS 702: Evaluating Action Research
EDTE 580: Student Teaching for Elementary Education
EDTE 582: Student Teaching Seminar for Elementary Education
EDRS 763: Education Research: Elementary Education
Additional Program Details
Admission Requirementsequirements
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A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United State Department of Education.
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A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. If an applicant does not have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the last 60 hours of coursework completed will be considered under the same requirements.
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Complete an application to our program.
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We accept official electronic transcripts emailed to soe@morningside.edu directly from either an institution, (i.e., Registrar’s Office), or from an established third-party provider.
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Submission of a resume and three references.
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MAT: Secondary Education and Elementary Education applicants should have at least 75% of the endorsement content completed for admission.
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Successful applicants will also complete an interview with the faculty from the Sharon Walker School of Education.
FINANCIAL AID
There is a $150 non-refundable clinical course fee (required for some endorsement programs) and a $150 graduation fee (a one-time fee for degree programs) and a one-time Graduate Orientation Course fee of $230.
Teach Grants
Students seeking a master’s degree in education may be eligible for a federal TEACH grant.
Other Aid
Students enrolled in at least five (5) credit hours per term may be eligible for the following:
Additional information may be found online at the following websites:
- FFEL and Direct Stafford Loan Cancellation for Teachers (up to $5,000 or $17,500) and/or Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Cancellation (up to 100%)
- Teach Iowa Scholar Program
- Federal TEACH Grant (Loan) Program
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Degree or endorsement programs offered by the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University that prepare students for licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONTACTS
Kendall Saunders
Administrative Assistant
I love working at Morningside because of the dynamic environment, diverse interactions, and sense of purpose it offers. It is fulfilling and rewarding to be able to assist students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s success.
Kendall’s ProfileContact Us
Morningside University
Sharon Walker School of Education
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
