Mathematics Education, M.A.T. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Mathematics educators are responsible for teaching learners the intellectual skills and knowledge across a comprehensive and coherent set of mathematics principles and standards for grades 6-12. Our urban communities need highly skilled mathematics teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Mathematics educators create learning environments that enable students to learn mathematics by thinking critically, engaging them in mathematical practices and using critical thinking to make sense of core mathematical ideas.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Middle and Secondary Education | Duration: A minimum of 36 semester hours is required to receive your degree. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: Priority Deadline March 1; Regular Deadline March 15 Spring: Priority Deadline October 1; Regular Deadline October 15 Summer: Priority Deadline March 1; Regular Deadline March 15 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics Education Professional Studies (9) Select one course (3): EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3) EPRS 7910 Action Research (3) Select one course (3): EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3) EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3) EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundation of Education (3) Required (3): EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3) Teaching Field/Major (18) Required (9): EDCI 6600 Introduction to Secondary Teaching (3) EDMT 6560 Principles of Mathematics Instruction (3) EDMT 7560 Theory and Pedagogy of Mathematics Instruction (3) Select Advanced Studies (9) In consultation with his or her advisement committee, the...

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Mathematics Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) Official Transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302. To meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment prior to program admission. Visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment for information and how to register for the assessment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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