• Teacher and student in our literacy program
Attallah College of Educational Studies

» Elementary Education

The combined Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Multiple Subject (MS) teaching credential program at Chapman University aims to develop reflective and transformative teachers capable of working collaboratively with youth, their families and communities.

The mission of Chapman's teacher education programs is to prepare teachers who use integrated, developmentally appropriate and critical pedagogies and are ready to collaborate within diverse educational communities.

MAT Elementary Education

The MAT Elementary Education program allows candidates to obtain both a Multiple Subject (MS) teaching credential and a master’s degree, through a rigorous program of coursework, fieldwork and student research.

The Multiple Subject (MS) teaching credential is for individuals who wish to teach in an elementary (Pre-K through sixth) classroom or specialized multiple-subject programs at the secondary level. View a list of all the teaching credentials offered at Chapman University.

Why Attallah College?

  • Enjoy the benefits of low student-to-faculty ratios due to our small class sizes
  • Comprehensive financial aid opportunities, including tuition assistance and scholarships available 
  • Designed for working professionals, with classes offered once a week at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.
  • Tailored support and personalized instruction for individual learning needs
  • Experiential, community-based learning that integrates coursework with student teaching experience
  • Combined teaching credential and master's degree programs in elementary, secondary, special education and music education

Our Students and Alumni

Chapman University Elementary Education graduates are employed all across Southern California, including in these school districts:

  • Orange Unified School District
  • Santa Ana Unified School District 
  • Tustin Unified School District
  • Corona-Norco Unified School District
  • Irvine Unified School District 
  • Los Angeles Unified School District

Our Research 

Alumni Highlight
Emily Maples, MAT '17
“Chapman's MAT program has thoroughly prepared me to enter the education field. The expert faculty supported me both in and out of the classroom in my journey to become a teacher. Additionally, the program connected me to exceptional school sites. This practical experience helped me acquire the skills to teach a diverse population of students.”
Alumni Highlight
Chad Coudriet, MAT '23
"Every professor at Attallah College has modeled and offered content to provide access to every student. They have taught us how to have an asset-based lens, and through lesson planning strategies such as UDL, differentiation and CGI, we have learned to remove obstacles and offer access to all learners while supporting the whole child."
Alumni Highlight
Dorcas Hoi, MA '19
"I am excited that Attallah College continues to foster many promising educators. I am reminded of how much I’ve grown since I first declared myself as a future educator."

More Information


Toggle Section

Application Deadlines


Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Regular Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Please note: To be considered for fellowship opportunities, prospective students must submit their application by the priority deadline date.