Overview

Certification in this field is for grades 4 through 8. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers. Candidates must select two concentrations (Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies) and have a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in each concentration.

We offer a master degree in Teaching Middle Grades Education at Columbus State University. Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

Demonstrate proficiency in using a wide range of instructional strategies and differentiating instruction to help all students learn

Demonstrate proficiency in assessing student learning and using assessment data to improve teaching and learning

Apply and add to the body of educational research related to teaching and learning

Display ongoing reflection and growth regarding values, commitments, dispositions, and habits associated with effective and professional teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Applications

Education: Human Development, Motivation & Learning

Education: Special Education

Teaching and Inquiry-Based Lesson Design

Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner

Integrating Literacy Strategies in the Middle Grades

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or master's degree from a college or university recognized by a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) institutional or program accreditor.
Application + $50 non-refundable application fee (apply online or print form (PDF)). The application fee is waived for returning CSU graduate students and CSU students who completed a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Immunization Record
Official transcript(s)
Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or another standardized test as required by the individual degree program
Verification and proof of Lawful Presence

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 USD / year

≈ 10800 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2580 USD / year

≈ 2580 USD / year

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