$525 per credit hour (2025-26)
Master of Arts in Teaching
Become the Teacher Today’s Classrooms Need
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Goshen College is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing their first teaching license in elementary or secondary education. Fully remote and paced with full-time work schedules in mind.
You’ll earn your initial license partway through the program and finish with an additional certification in teaching English language learners – giving you the tools and to serve the full spectrum of students in today’s schools.
Program Overview
The MAT is tailored for flexibility, accessibility, and personal connection. All classes are remote. During the school year, you’ll meet weekly in real time with professors and peers via Zoom. In summer, asynchronous courses give you added flexibility with weekly due dates to help you stay on track. The pacing reflects the rhythm of the teaching calendar—slower during the school year and faster during summer.
You’ll earn your initial teaching license partway through the program, then focus your final year on completing an English Learners (EL) license add-on, a powerful asset in today’s multilingual classrooms.
This program is ideal for:
- Career changers looking to transition into teaching
- Paraprofessionals or substitute teachers seeking licensure
- Those already working in schools who want to continue while earning their degree
Program Details
You’ll choose from one of two paths:
- Elementary Education MAT – 35 credits
- Secondary Education MAT – 31 credits
Most courses include school-based teaching requirements. If you’re not currently working in a classroom, our faculty will help arrange placements that meet your needs.
In your final year, you’ll complete the coursework and Praxis exam required to earn your EL license. This can also be pursued as a standalone graduate certificate if you’re already a licensed teacher.
The cost of the MAT program is $525 per credit hour.
- Elementary Education MAT: 35 credits ($18,375 total)
- Secondary Education MAT: 31 credits ($16,275 total)
Financial Support: Students are billed by semester and may set up a payment plan. We’ll also connect you with state, community, and internal scholarships that may help offset costs.
Goshen College also offers a 10% alumni tuition discount for students who have earned a degree from Goshen College, and a 15% tuition discount for employees of participating Affinity Partner organizations. Learn more.
Prerequisites
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (GPA of 3.0 or 2.5–2.99 with 5+ years of relevant work experience)
- A current teaching position or clearance to observe/assist in a classroom
- For secondary applicants:
- A bachelor’s degree in the content area or
- A passing score on the appropriate Praxis content exam
Application Materials
- Completed application form
- CV or resumé
- Official transcripts
- Interview with program director
Already completed graduate coursework? You may be able to transfer in previously completed credits. Transcripts will be evaluated individually.
Roy Jackson
Assistant Professor of Education
Brooke Lemmon
Professor of Education
Director of Special EducationKathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary Student Teaching
Department ChairRobina Sommers
Assistant Professor of Education
Steven Thalheimer
Associate Professor of Education
Danae Wirth
Assistant Professor of Education
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