Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree leads to initial certification. The MAT is standards-based and meets the requirements of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Georgia Board of 

Regents. Our innovative teacher preparation programs respond to state needs and contribute to the learning and achievement of Georgia’s P-12 school population. The responsibility for teacher education is shared by faculty in the College of the Arts, the Bagwell College of Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Health and Human Services, and the Graduate College, collaborating with master teachers and administrators in local schools.

Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through research-based practices and engagement in a variety of field-based projects as well as supervised clinical experiences. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused throughout the programs. This master’s degree leads to initial certification. Applicants who hold a Georgia teaching license should apply for an advanced degree.

Currently, there are nine concentrations within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, including:

1. Elementary Education (p-5)
2. Secondary English (6-12)
3. Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
4. Secondary Science-Physics (6-12)
5. Secondary Science-Chemistry (6-12)
6. Secondary Science-Biology (6-12)
7. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
8. Special Education
9. Pedagogy-Only (P-12)

Admissions Requirements

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Additional Program Requirements

• Georgia Educator Ethics 360 Assessment 
• GaPSC Application for Pre-Service Certification
  (Note: This step occurs after acceptance by the Graduate College, prior to enrolling in courses and is a GaPSC requirement)
• Resume or Professional Vitae  

Additional Requirements by Concentration

Elementary Education (P-5)

• Nothing additional needed

Secondary English (6-12) 

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in English.

Secondary Mathematics (6-12)

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge within the domains of Number, Algebra and Functions, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Geometry, Trigonometry, and Measurement.

Secondary Science- Physics (6-12)

• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field from an
  accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that
  demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.

Secondary Science- Chemistry (6-12)

• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field from an
  accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that
  demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.

Secondary Science- Biology (6-12)

• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field from an
  accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that
  demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.

Special Education (P-12)

• Nothing additional needed

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (P-12)

• Nothing additional needed

Pedagogy-Only (P-12) 

Evidence of expertise in the content of the field of certification sought through one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of certification sought,
• A passing score on the Georgia state-approved content assessment (GACE) in the field of certification sought, or
• Completion of 21 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of
• knowledge in the field of certification sought.  
   

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission