The MAT is a graduate level initial teacher certification program. This program is designed for candidates that have obtained an undergraduate degree in a field outside of education.The Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education programs are offered 100 percent online. The Middle Grades program is offered 100 percent online if the content hour requirement is met (see below). The Music program requires in person attendance for Music Courses.
Candidates who are not currently employed in a school will be placed in a classroom for 25-hours of authentic field experience for most courses. During summer semesters students complete field experiences as directed in course descriptions. Candidates who are currently employed in a school may complete their hours in their own classroom. Please note, candidates must be employed in the area in which they are seeking certification. For example, those seeking elementary certification must be employed in an elementary classroom, etc.
Federal Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 66.43 (c) require disclosure by all educational institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification. Please carefully review the information provided in the program's disclosure statement for the Master in Arts Teaching Program.
Elementary Education - Offered 100 percent online
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Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND a PK-5 classroom) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches PK they must be in an accredited preschool and work with 4 and 5 year-olds. Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
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Middle Grades Education
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in Middle Grades Education provides a 100% online initial teacher preparation (except for required field experiences) at the master’s degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, if the content hour requirement is met. Middle grades- Students must choose two concentrations (English, Science, Math, Social Studies). GaPSC requires 15 semester hours of content per concentration to meet certification requirements. If this is not met at the time of applying you may work with your advisor after admissions on additional courses to fulfill this requirement. Additional coursework may require in-person attendance. Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND a PK-5 classroom) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches grades 4-8. Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
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Secondary Education - Offered 100 percent online
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in Secondary Education provides a 100% online initial teacher preparation (except for required field experiences) at the master’s degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND grades 6-12 ) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches PK they must be in an accredited preschool and work with 4 and 5 year-olds. Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
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Middle grades- Students must choose two concentrations. GaPSC requires 15 semester hours of content per concentration to meet certification requirements. If this is not met at the time of applying you may work with your advisor after admissions on additional courses to fulfill this requirement. |
Special Education - Offered 100 percent online
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in Special Education provides initial teacher preparation at the master’s degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND a PK-12 classroom) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches PK they must be in an accredited preschool and work with 4 and 5 year-olds.
Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
Music Education
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in Music Education provides initial teacher preparation at the master’s degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND a PK-12 classroom) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches PK they must be in an accredited preschool and work with 4 and 5 year-olds. Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
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World Language Education
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with a major in World Language Education provides initial teacher preparation at the master’s degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who hold a provisional certificate and are the teacher-of-record in a teaching position that aligns with their program concentration and grade band (i.e., elementary education, AND a PK-12 classroom) will complete their field work in their own classroom. However, all schools must be accredited and if a student teaches PK they must be in an accredited preschool and work with 4 and 5 year-olds. Students who are not employed will complete field experiences in a variety of settings and grade levels reflecting the certification span of the program. Students will complete field experiences in counties/schools where a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place.
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Admission Requirements
MAT Admissions Quick Reference
Note:
Once accepted into the program the supporting documents listed below are needed before the start of the term.
Chromebook System Requirements
Operating System:
Chrome 84.0.4147.136 or newer.
Processor:
1.1Ghz or faster.
RAM/Memory:
4Gb Ram
Storage:
32Gb eMMC
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
Mac System Requirements
Operating System:
macOS 10.13 or higher
Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent
RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher
Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not
required)
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
PC System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 10 Home or Pro (“streamlined” versions such as Windows 10S are not supported)
Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent
RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher
Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not
required)
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
