Master of Arts in Teaching / Middle Grades Education
Georgia College & State University
Program Details
The online MAT in Middle Grades Education provides initial teacher preparation (except field experiences) for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor's degree. The core program is designed for college graduates whose undergraduate degrees did not include professional education preparation. Successful completion of the program leads to a T-5 Georgia Certification in Middle Grades Mathematics and Science.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, with an earned 2.75 or better GPA
- Two professional recommendations (pdf) using the College of Education format
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Obtain a Georgia pre-service certification, which includes:
- Obtaining a MyPSC account with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Submit to a background check and receive acceptable results
- Pass (or exempt) the GACE Program Admission Assessment (Exemption scores are SAT 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and math 45 or higher)
- Complete the Ethic 350 Assessment through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Copy of driver's license or other official identification
Special Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges