MA in Teaching - Elementary Education in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

Elementary educators at Brandeis are committed to understanding child development, shaping their approach to fostering welcoming and stimulating learning environments. The Brandeis Elementary MAT program (offering MA certification for grades 1-6) connects you with exceptional faculty, guiding mentor teachers in partner schools, and a supportive community of peers.

This MAT program equips you to create meaningful change in contemporary diverse educational settings.

Our rigorous one-year curriculum leads to a master's degree, an elementary or subject-specific Massachusetts Initial License, with opportunities for additional certifications in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language. Plus, you'll secure employment—100% of Brandeis MAT graduates obtain teaching positions after completing the program. Your academic journey combines coursework with a full-year student-teaching placement in urban public, suburban, or Jewish day school classrooms.

As an MAT candidate, you'll become part of a passionate, intellectually curious group of future educators. You'll collaborate to implement foundational concepts—equity, justice, cognitive development, and differentiated instruction—into everyday teaching practice. The program culminates with a Teacher Research project, where you'll conduct systematic inquiry into your classroom's educational dynamics.