Middle Level Education, M.A.T. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Middle-level educators in grades 4-8 are responsible for teaching intellectual skills and knowledge while attending to specific adolescent developmental needs in two of the following content areas: English language arts, mathematics, science and/or social studies. Our urban communities need highly skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented Middle Level teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Middle and Secondary Education | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Level Education provides initial teacher preparation for individuals holding bachelor’s degrees and who have an interest in teaching students in grades 4-8 in one area of concentration. The course of study meets the requirements for professional certification in Middle Level Education (grades 4-8) with concentration in one of the following areas: language arts education, mathematics education, science education, and/or social studies education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Select one (1) concentration in: Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies When applying to the Middle Level 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): Goal statement should address: What do you hope to accomplish as a middle level teacher in your specific area of concentration? (1-2 pages) 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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