Overview

Adding a Webster University ’s Teaching (MAT) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education master’s to your existing experience can help you advance your career. You’ll gain expertise in curriculum, advocacy and collaboration that will equip you for a leadership role within your current school or district, or allow you to explore new educational opportunities.

Key Facts

Preparing children to become successful members of society, elementary school teachers provide the foundation that students will build upon throughout their academic studies. Graduate students in the Elementary Education program learn to create innovative curriculum to motivate young learners to reach their potential.

According to The Missouri Economic Research and Education Center, Missouri jobs in elementary education are expected to grow by 5%-6% over the next decade. Additionally, there is a considerable shortage of teachers in the elementary education field, according to the American Association for Employment in Education 2020-2021 Supply and Demand Report. You can feel confident knowing that earning your graduate degree will be a worthwhile investment.

Elementary education teachers can typically expect a salary boost after they earn a master’s degree. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates elementary education teachers earn a median salary of over $60,000 a year. Salaries vary depending on your location and specific experience, but earning your master’s will help strengthen your skills as an educator and help you stand out in the job market.

Points of Distinction

Established in 1963, the M.A.T. program helps teachers stay in the forefront of their academic specialty and on the cutting edge of the latest educational strategies and techniques.

Accredited by NCATE and DESE, the MAT in Elementary Education blends tradition with technology and prepares educators to move seamlessly from Webster University to their own classrooms.

Education programs recognized for their excellence and approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, by the International Reading Association, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching in a Diverse Society
Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching
Classroom and Behavioral Management
Digital Pedagogy
Assistive Learning Technologies

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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The deadline to apply as an international student is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

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Credits

44 SCH

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On Campus

Campus Location

Webster Groves, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Receipt of all official transcripts.

Final degree conferred GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Grade of B- or better in college-level composition.

Grade of B- or better in college-level mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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17600 USD / year

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17600 USD / year

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17600 USD / year

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Living costs

Webster Groves

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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