Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education
Brenau University

Program Details

Get certified to teach 6th through 12th grade in the state of Georgia with Brenau University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education. This program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in specific majors to transition to a rewarding education career. 

Accepted majors include biology, chemistry, English, history or a related social science, mathematics and physics. Finish your program in five semesters and prepare for a rewarding education career.

Brenau’s education programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs (GaPSC), so you can be confident you’re earning an advanced degree recognized for high academic standards and quality. 

As a student, you will complete field experience and nine clinical hours through an internship or student teaching. This valuable hands-on learning ensures you can apply your studies in a classroom context. Coursework explores instructional planning, multicultural education, contemporary education issues and more.

Graduates of the online MAT program are prepared for the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam. Possible career paths include middle school or high school educator.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Brenau University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming