Southern Nazarene University

What you'll study

The MAT emphasizes practical classroom skills, leadership, and instructional technology. Course examples shown on the program page include:

• The Art of Teaching (3 credits) — historical and practical foundations of American education and evaluation of current trends.
• Classroom Leadership (3 credits) — approaches to classroom management including proactive, responsive, and supportive methods; assessments submitted through the program’s Performance Learning systems.
• Educational Technology (3 credits) — use and integration of computer application tools across curricula, and consideration of sociological, psychological, developmental and ethical implications of technology in classrooms.
• Educational Psychology (3 credits) — application of educational psychology theories to develop more effective instruction (course description on the page is partial).

The program page describes a one-course-at-a-time model, instructors who are school leaders, and an expected weekly workload of roughly 8–15 hours.

Entry requirements

The program page does not provide a detailed list of admissions prerequisites in the excerpt provided. It does indicate the degree can support candidates seeking teacher certification and is aimed at adult learners including those already working in schools. Prospective applicants should consult the university admissions section for exact requirements.

Career prospects

SNU positions MAT graduates for K–12 roles. The page highlights preparation for becoming highly effective classroom teachers and for advancement to positions such as instructional coach, curriculum specialist, mentor/master teacher, and other classroom leadership roles. Typical employers named include public and private school districts; the page also cites an average teacher salary range of about $45,000–$50,000, noting actual pay varies by district and job.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page references federal funding options relevant to teacher education: the TEACH Grant (with service obligation requirements and counseling) and the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible teachers in low-income schools. The page lists program cost details in two places: one statement showing $525 per credit hour and another noting an approximate program cost of $16,500 ($549 per credit hour). Financial aid opportunities and counseling links are noted on the program site.