Elementary Education, M.A.T.

National College of Education offers three different ways to earn the Elementary Education, M.A.T., and eligibility for an Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for self-contained general education (Grades 1-6):

• The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Alternative Teacher Licensure) is an immersion learning program that places teacher candidates in on-site residencies within high-needs schools.
• The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Teacher Residency Program) is for candidates accepted into NLU’s teacher residency licensure partner program
• The Elementary Education, M.A.T. (Traditional) is appropriate for most candidates