Elementary Education
»Master of Arts in Teaching + Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Elementary Education
Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
The MAT Elementary Education program at Chapman University offers an integrated pathway to earn both a Multiple Subject (MS) teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Designed to prepare reflective and transformative educators, the program emphasizes collaboration with children, families, and communities.
Future Educators
This program is ideal for those seeking to teach in:
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Elementary classrooms (Pre-K through 6th grade)
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Specialized multiple-subject programs at the secondary level
View all teaching credentials offered at Chapman University.
Program Mission
Chapman’s teacher education programs aim to prepare educators who:
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Use integrated, developmentally appropriate, and critical pedagogies
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Collaborate effectively within diverse educational settings
Why Attallah College?
- Small Class Sizes
Low student-to-faculty ratios for personalized learning - Flexible Schedule
Evening classes held once a week (4 p.m. or 7 p.m.) to accommodate working professionals - Financial Support
Tuition assistance, fellowship opportunities, and Golden State Teacher Grant options - Individualized Attention
Tailored instruction and one-on-one support - Hands-On Learning
Community-based experiences that integrate coursework with student teaching - Diverse Program Offerings
Combined credential + master’s programs in elementary, secondary, special education, and music education
Where Our Graduates Teach
Chapman’s MAT Elementary Education alumni are employed in districts across Southern California, including:
- Orange Unified School District
- Santa Ana Unified School District
- Tustin Unified School District
- Corona-Norco Unified School District
- Irvine Unified School District
- Los Angeles Unified School District