Middle Grades Education M.A.T.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in Middle Grades Education and concentrations in Mathematics and Science Education provides a 100% initial teacher preparation (except field experiences) at the master's degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. The core program is designed for college graduates whose undergraduate degrees did not include professional education preparation and is comprised of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work in professional education*. Successful completion of the M.A.T. with a major in Middle Grades Education (grades 4-8) leads to a T-5 Georgia Certification in Middle Grades Mathematics and Science.

Program Admissions 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
• Verification of immunization (pdf) for students enrolled in a face-to-face program
• obtaining a MyPSC account with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
• Submit to a background check and receive acceptable results. (This process will be done during the application process.)
• 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
• Submit a copy of your driver’s license or other official identification
• Attend a program orientation that is held at the beginning of the program (required attendance)