MTSU’s Initial Licensure Program provides individuals who currently hold an undergraduate degree in non-education related fields with the opportunity to earn a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction while also earning a teaching license for elementary school grades kindergarten through fifth. The Initial Licensure Program differs from other licensure programs by allowing teacher candidates to earn a complete Master’s degree while simultaneously earning their K-5 license. In addition, courses are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate working schedules through online and hybrid courses, weekends, and weeknights.
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
$21,852.00 (18,43,739)
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching requires:an earned bachelor degree from an accredited university or college;at least a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours for full admission or a 2.50 undergraduate GPA for conditional admission;a satisfactory score on the Praxis content area be required if -embedded.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.