Georgia Southern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.T. - Master of Arts in Teaching

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The student selects one of four Study Concentrations 1: Secondary Education certification (6-12) for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in English, business, mathematics, science, social science, or related field.Study Concentration 2: Middle Grades certification (4-8) for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree. Candidates must complete two teaching concentrations from reading, language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics.Study Concentration 3: Special Education certification (P-12) for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, child and family development, or a closely-related field. Study Concentration 4: P-12 Education certification for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in Spanish.

The Concentration in Special Education (#3) is the only concentration available online with a tuition rate of $400 USD per credit hour.

Accreditation:

NCATE, SACS

Eligibility Requirements:

GRE or MAT test scores are accepted.

Other Requirements include:
Passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment or be exempt by acceptable SAT, ACT, or GRE scores.
If an applicant was previously enrolled in an initial teacher preparatin program, an interview must be completed with the Program Coordinator prior to admission to the program.
A passing score on the GACE Content Assessment in the area for which one is seeking certification, except for the MAT in Special Education.
A Transcript evaluation is required.

# of Credits Required:

36 to 51

International Student Requirements:

International applicants and U.S. citizens whose native language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. applicants must take and pass the TOEFL and post a score of at least 80 (internet-based test, IBT), 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the TOEFL. The official TOEFL score may not be more than two years old.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

288 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999