Turn Your Passion into Purpose with Stevenson’s MAT in Early Childhood Education

If you feel called to make a difference in the lives of children, Stevenson University's online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education can help turn your passion into a meaningful career.

Whether you're a conditional or provisional teacher, paraeducator, or career changer, our fully accredited program-approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)-prepares you to teach Pre-K through grade 3 while pursuing certification.

Our online MAT program blends theory with real-world experience, including hands-on fieldwork and a 100-day internship that develops your classroom skills and competencies. Designed to be completed in as few as 21 months, our program's structured yet flexible format features 8-week online courses with personalized faculty support and a curriculum fully aligned with state standards. Over the course of our program, you will learn how to support diverse learners, including multilingual students, and develop strategies to create inclusive and engaging learning environments that benefit all students.

With demand for qualified teachers rising, now is the time to act. Request more information today and turn your calling into a career.