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MAT Science Education at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Our MAT in Science Education is for students who have a bachelor’s degree in Science and wish to earn initial teaching certification in a secondary science field (biology, chemistry, earth/space science, or physics, grades 6-12) at the T-5 (advanced) level.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours total. Required courses include ESCI 4450/6450 Science Curriculum and Learning; ESCI 4460/6460 Methods of Science Teaching; ESCI 4480/6480 Technological Capabilities for Science Teaching; ESCI 5460/7460 (12 hours) Science Education School-Based Internship; ESCI 5470/7470 Reflection on Science Teaching.

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

A degree in a Science Field is the primary mechanism to meet the requirements to enter this program. Specifically, a degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, or earth science are the typical degrees, but other science degrees are also allowed. However, candidates should meet the minimum content requirements described below. Before applying, we suggest that you consider our guidelines for content-area preparation, listed below, and judge how your science course background compares. Option 1 (less specific, along the lines of minimum state requirements): Have at least 6 college courses in the same field in which you plan to pass the GACE test, at least 4 of which are above the introductory level. Option 2 (more rigorous, strongly recommended and preferred by our faculty): Have taken a two-course, introductory, laboratory sequence in one of these basic science fields, plus specialized courses beyond the introductory level in each of the major subfields listed: Biology (4 of 5 required): Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Cellular Biology Genetics/Evolutionary Biology Anatomy/Phy

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: 48 credit hours

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

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