Online Master of Arts in Teaching Programs

Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives with the Master of Arts in Teaching in Art, Music, or Physical Education K-12 online program. With a focus on practical teaching strategies, classroom management, and hands-on experience, you will be well-prepared to inspire students through the arts or physical education. Choose a certification area in Art, Music (Instrumental or Vocal), or Physical Education. Whether you're seeking a more fulfilling career or following your passion for teaching, this online program provides a clear path to initial teacher certification in Missouri, ensuring you are ready to meet the demands of today’s educational landscape. No prior teaching experience is required.

Earn your MAT in Elementary Education (1-6) online to learn how to cultivate inclusive classroom environments where young students thrive. You will learn to design engaging lessons specific to individual learning needs and build your repertoire of classroom management strategies curated for elementary school settings. Upon graduation, you will have the credentials necessary for initial certification in Missouri. No prior teaching experience is required.

Change student lives as an educator when you earn your MAT in Middle School Education (5-9) from Avila online. Through convenient online coursework and in-person classroom experiences, you will learn how to differentiate, assess, and continuously improve lessons that foster student learning. You do not need to have prior teaching experience or a teaching-related bachelor’s degree. This online MAT program will prepare you to be a licensed middle school teacher in Missouri. Choose a certification area in Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies.

Transition into teaching with a MAT in Secondary Education (9-12) from Avila online. Designed for motivated career-changers like you, this comprehensive program provides the pedagogical knowledge, research-based teaching methods, and practical classroom management strategies needed to help secondary students achieve their academic goals. Gain your initial teaching license in Missouri without prior teaching experience or an education-related bachelor’s degree. Choose a certification area in Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Marketing, Social Studies, or Speech/Theater.

Make a meaningful impact on students with unique learning needs by earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education K-12 at Avila online. This program is designed to help you transition into a fulfilling career in education, equipping you with the tools to pursue initial teacher certification and earn your Missouri teaching license. Develop expertise in specialized teaching methods and gain real-world experience, while preparing you to create supportive, inclusive classrooms. The comprehensive online curriculum will position you to guide and empower students to reach their full potential.