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M.A.T. in Secondary Education Grades 6-12

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Earn your Master鈥檚 degree and teaching certification via our flexible online program.

Locations

  • Online

Why Get an M.A.T. in Secondary Education?

  • Pursue your degree online while working as a salaried teacher.
  • Gain eligibility for your Georgia T-5 Secondary Education Certification (grades 6-12) in one of the following teaching fields: biology, broad field science, chemistry, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, physics or political science.
  • Earn both a Master鈥檚 degree and a fully accredited teaching certification.
  • Take advantage of the best of both worlds鈥攆ully online coursework combined with live classroom teaching experience.

Our M.A.T. program in Secondary Education is designed for applicants who already have an accredited Bachelor鈥檚 degree and want to obtain both a Master鈥檚 degree and an accredited teaching certification. The flexible, online format allows students to pursue their degree while holding down a job, and the required student teaching or internship means candidates will be fully equipped with real-world experience.

Graduates will be prepared to excel in secondary classroom teaching鈥攐n both a conceptual and applied level鈥攁nd will receive their teaching certification, a key component in securing competitive positions with higher salaries.

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What Can You Do With an M.A.T. in Secondary Education?

An M.A.T. in Secondary Education prepares you for a crucial role in educating, guiding, and counseling high school students鈥攁t a time when many of them are making formative life decisions.

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Where our graduates work:

  • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools
  • Cobb County School District
  • Fulton County Schools
  • Atlanta Public Schools
  • Effingham County School District
  • DeKalb County School District
  • Houston County Board of Education
  • Forsyth County Schools (Georgia)
  • Cherokee County School District
  • Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
  • Glynn County Schools
  • Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville GA
  • Bulloch County Schools
  • Liberty County Schools

What our graduates do:

  • High School Teacher
  • Principal
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Media Specialist
  • Instructional Coach
  • Consultant

What You鈥檒l Learn

Our M.A.T. program leads to both a Master鈥檚 degree and initial teaching certification. Although this is a fully online program, candidates are required to complete supervised field experiences in Georgia schools to meet certification requirements. Courses include:

  • Introduction to the Middle and Secondary School
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Middle and Secondary School Practicum
  • Instructional Assessment for Diverse Learners
  • Literacy in the Content Areas
  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Student Teaching Internship in Middle Grades and Secondary Education
  • MAT Seminar in Middle Grades and Secondary Education
  • Middle and Secondary School Colloquium

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Admission Requirements:

  • Complete requirements for a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
  • Submit a passing score on the state-required Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.
  • Qualify for a Georgia Pre-Service certificate or Provisional certificate.
  • Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant鈥檚 reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant鈥檚 professional aspirations.
  • Acknowledge 鈥淒isclosure and Affirmation鈥 statements that address the Code of Ethics for Educators and the need for tort liability insurance.
  • International applicants and U.S. citizens whose native language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. Applicants must take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The official TOEFL score may not be more than two years old. Those who do not meet the minimum proficiency standard may be recommended for enrollment in University English courses or for English courses offered by the English Language Program (ELP) on campus prior to admission to the program.
  • If an applicant was previously enrolled in an initial teacher preparation program, an interview must be completed with the Program Coordinator prior to admission to the program.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are employed by a school system and seeking certification OR, if not employed, living within a 70-mile radius of 橘子视频 which allows for placements in local school systems. College of Education faculty will facilitate classroom observations, etc.
  • Per Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule, candidates must earn a minimum grade of 鈥淏鈥 in .
  • Candidates are required to complete supervised field experiences in Georgia schools to meet certification requirements.
  • Must successfully complete assessments identified at each program transition point.

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

  • Create an .
  • Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
  • Once complete, pay the $50 application fee or upload a . Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
  • You can check your application status at three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is a professional degree approved andaccredited by the (GaPSC) and the (CAEP).

What background do I need?

The online Middle Grades program is for candidates who already hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet content requirements (located here) for one concentration: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies or Mathematics. Learn more about the program outcomes to see if you are READY to become an Eagle Educator!

What certification will I be eligible for upon completion of this concentration?

Upon successful completion of all program requirements and passing the appropriate GACE exam, you will be eligible for Georgia T-5 Middle Grades Certification (grades 4-8). The program is a CAEP accredited, Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved program that is recognized through reciprocity in many other states in the U.S.

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Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education
College of Education
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P.O. Box 8134
Statesboro, GA  30460

Departmental Office: Education 4127
Mrs. Lori Wiggins
Phone: 912-478-5203
Fax: 912-478-0026

Department Chair
Dr. Amee Adkins
Armstrong Campus
University Hall 201
Phone: 912-344-2562
Email: adadkins@georgiasouthern.edu