Dec 07, 2025

Lee University Catalog_2025-2026

HELP

Lee University Catalog_2025-2026

Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood, PreK-3 Licensure (ECHED.MAT)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

***Program is being closed-out. Applicants can no longer enroll and complete by December 2026 ***

Please see our 2026 catalog for the Master of Arts in Teaching, Integrated Early Childhood Special Education, PreK-3 degree.

MAT Core

EDUC 501 - Action Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 502 - Philosophy and Worldview in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 503 - Human Development and Exceptionalities in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 563 - Assessment of Student Learning Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 565 - Introduction to School Law Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 570 - Current Issues and Strategies in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 575 - Technology in the Classroom Credit Hours: 1

MAT Elective

Complete 3 electives hours on the 500+ level from following subjects: EDUC, SPED, EDLR, and READ.

MAT Internships/Mentorship

Complete either the internships or the mentorship

EDUC 596 - Internship I Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 597 - Internship II Credit Hours: 6
or
Complete 6-10 hours of mentorship
EDUC 598 - Job-Embedded Practitioner Mentoring I Credit Hours: 2

Emphasis Requirements

ECSP 554 - Integrated Early Childhood Methods Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 567 - Principles of Instruction for Elementary Credit Hours: 3
READ 580 - Teaching Reading Skills Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 581 - Writing Across the Curriculum Credit Hours: 2

Subtotal Emphasis Requirements - Total Hours: 10

Total Hours In Program: 41

Back to Top | Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |