MAT Mathematics Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree leads to certification as a secondary school mathematics teacher (grades 6-12) and is intended for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field who also have a strong mathematics background. Our program consists of at least 46 hours of coursework. Coursework includes required and elective courses in Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics education.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 46 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

46 credit hours total. Required courses include ERSH 4600/6600 Applied Educational Assessment; EMAT 4800/6800 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics I; EMAT 4800L/6800L Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics I; EMAT 4850/6850 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics II; EMAT 4850L/6850L Field Experience in Secondary School Mathematics II.

Career pathways

Initial teaching certification is T-4. Completion of the MAT program certifies a student at the T-5 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of at least 2 semesters of calculus Minimum GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Go to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website for details. The GRE is not required for acceptance into this program. The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level. https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/apply-now/ . This program does not require a separate department supplemental program application. Required documents for this program include: transcripts, (3) letters of recommendation, resume, and statement of purpose. All documents should be uploaded to application portal.

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: 46 credit hours

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

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