Where Can I Teach?
A question many current and aspiring teachers ask themselves. The truth is that great teachers can teach anywhere. From coast to coast and in every type of school imaginable, America needs as many great teachers as it can find. Teachers are not just needed across America; teachers are needed across the entire globe. From developed nations such as the United States, Canada and Western Europe to developing countries such as China and India, teachers are needed in communities all over the world. Great teachers have the unique ability to choose almost anywhere in the world to live and work, and anywhere they go they will be respected and revered. A great teacher can teach just about anywhere.
Master of Arts in Teaching
The online Master of Arts in Teaching from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology prepares students to become leaders in their classroom and in their communities. The 11-month program combines weekly online classes with hands-on, in-person student-teaching placements to equip students with the technical and soft skills they need to become an effective PreK-12 teacher. The MAT program empowers students to directly apply key topics in the classroom, including learning development, instructional technology, pedagogical theory, and more. Students will choose from two teaching credential specializations: Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject) or Secondary Teaching (Single Subject).
- No GRE, GMAT, or other standardized tests required to apply.
- Choose from two teaching credential specializations: Elementary Teaching (Multiple Subject) or Secondary Teaching (Single Subject).
- Application fee waivers are available.
- Complete the program in 11 months, full time.
Information last updated: August 2026