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MAT Elementary Education at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in Elementary Education at the University of Georgia is designed for individuals seeking initial teacher certification in grades PK-5. The program blends theory and practice grounded in our shared philosophy of critical pedagogy. We prepare teacher-leaders who are capable of engaging culturally and linguistically diverse children, families, and communities.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours total. Required courses include EDEL 6040E Learning Ecologies I: Equity, Access, and Inclusion in Context; EDEL 6045E Introduction to Elementary Education Theory and Practice; EDEL 6050 Learning Ecologies II: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment; EDEL 6070 Learning Ecologies IV: Arts-Based Pedagogies in Elementary Education; EDEL 7460 (3 hours) Student Teaching in Elementary Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work.

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.

Duration: 33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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