Become a Leader in the Classroom

MA in Teaching (MAT)

  • Tuition: $1,320/ unit
  • Units: 30
  • Program Length: 11 months
  • Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Location: West L.A. and Calabasas
  • Format: Hybrid with classes meeting 2x per week
  • 200 Student Teaching sites
  • No GRE necessary
Request Information

Program Details

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) develops successful K-12 teachers through a combination of foundational educational knowledge and practical experience. The MAT program is accredited by California Commissions on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Through the hybrid model students are offered both hands-on classroom experience as well as an exhaustive curriculum. There is no thesis required. Instead, a capstone experience will be scheduled at the end of the program. Multiple or single subject teaching credentials can be taken along with the degree.

Core Course Examples:

  • Instructional Design for Teaching
  • Educational Foundations, Equity and Social Justice
  • Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs

Advanced methods offered as electives include:

  • Art
  • Music
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • English
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • World Languages

The Program Learning Outcomes for the Master of Arts in Teaching emphasize that students will learn and be engaged in all subject matters and be able to effectively plan and assess lessons in the classroom. Students will also be able to connect faith tradition and service mindset into their future career.

Program Benefits

  • No standardized test score is required for admission.
  • This collaborative program promotes peer interaction and support through engaging courses.
  • The Pepperdine MAT program is comprised of outstanding and highly qualified faculty.
  • The curriculum is strong and thorough. Educational theory is combined with applicable instructional strategy.
  • The MAT program is designed for working professionals who want to further their career quickly.
  • With classes meeting two nights a week and the rest completed online, it is ideal for fitting into a work schedule. (65% in person and 35% online)
  • The term begins in September and takes one school year to complete.
  • US News & Report ranks Pepperdine GSEP’s MAT as #46 for universities with highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
  • Opportunity to join Pepperdine’s alumni network with over 110,00 business connection.
  • The average class size is just 14 students. With a low teacher-to student ratio, teachers can purposely encourage and assist students.
  • Pepperdine is committed to helping students advance their career. A Meet the Schools event is held in March giving students the chance to meet 40+ employers.
  • After completion of the MAT students go on to such careers as elementary or high school teacher, or school principal.
  • Graduates are employed in both private and public schools.

Tuition & Scholarships​

Tuition costs are $1,320 per unit with 30 units required for this hybrid program. The total cost for tuition is $39,600. Over the 11 months of the program a student can expect to pay $1,800 in books and supplies. Other expenses may include room and board ($27,900), transportation ($3,000), personal expenses ($4,500) and a loan fee ($834). These are estimated costs and may vary per student.

Pepperdine GSEP provides students with $5,500,00 in scholarships each year. Most students (75%) receive financial assistance in some form. The average scholarship amount for a student in the MAT program is $8,085.