MATELED · Current · 59 CUs
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education
Source: WGU Program Guide·v202411·8/16/24
About This Degree
WGU Catalog 2026-03The Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education (MATELED) is a competency-based degree program that prepares students with the competencies at the graduate level needed to apply for licensure as an elementary educator. This program consists of online courses which take the learner from educational professional core coursework, continuing through methods of elementary instruction and assessment, including inclusive practices for students with mild to moderate exceptionalities. Candidates develop and refine their teaching skills through a series of sequential experiences beginning with video-based observations and simulations of classroom instruction to prepare candidates for authentic, collaborative, clinical teaching experiences in elementary settings. Clinical experiences include teaching in face-to-face environments and culminate with supervised student teaching in a real classroom. With the successful completion of degree requirements for graduation, including required assessments in the major area of teaching, the student can receive institutional recommendation for licensure in elementary education.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
Degree History
First offered2018-06StatusCurrentCUs (latest)59(was 47)
Teachers College→School of Education
Program Learning Outcomes
WGU Catalog 2026-03Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.
- •The graduate demonstrates an advanced and continuous commitment to synthesizing the science of learning into instructional practice, addressing complex and unique learning needs, collaborating with learners and families, designing and implementing clear assessment methods, fostering and nurturing mutually respectful relationships with and between students, leveraging technology to enhance and transform learning, and cultivating their professional dispositions as an educator.
- •The graduate demonstrates a thorough comprehension and critically evaluates foundational special education subject matter and learning standards to enhance and innovate student learning effectively.
- •The graduate synthesizes and applies advanced learning sciences and instructional cycle knowledge, designs and implements developmentally appropriate practices to deeply engage students in the learning process, and fosters and leads a culture that is conducive to academic growth and excellence.
Areas of Study
5 groups · 28 coursesCourse groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.
Course Roster (28 courses)
WGU Catalog 2026-03Total: 59 CUs across 28 courses. Degree total per catalog: 59 CUs.