Overview
Certification in this field is for grades 6 through 12. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers.
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
We offer a master degree in Teaching Secondary Education - History at Columbus State University. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of history, curriculum and standards of history education, geography and the social sciences
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of the disciplines of the teacher's specialization
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and practices; identify and use research and resources of the field
- Identify and use media and technology
- Demonstrate critical thinking
- Value cultural diversity as an instructional resource and design and implement instruction effective with diverse learners
- Identify and use assessment and evaluation techniques
- Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession, lifelong learning and a commitment to the Georgia PSC Code of Ethics for Educators and the NCSS Social Studies Code of Ethics
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education: Human Development, Motivation & Learning
- Clinical Experience
- Teaching and Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
- Literacy in the Content Areas
- Special Education
- Trends and Issues in Middle and Sec Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Teaching Secondary Education View 810 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree in closely related field or a minimum of 25 semester hours of approved coursework
- Transcript evaluation to determine content courses needed for certification
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A passing GACE content test score is required for admission.
- Candidate holds a degree, earned within the last three years, in the content area in which he/she is seeking certification, and has grades of B or better, or a minimum 3.0 GPA, in content coursework
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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