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

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Teaching Secondary Education View 351 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree in closely related field or a minimum of 25 semester hours of approved coursework

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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

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Tuition Fee

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International

14706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7353 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

14706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7353 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

3780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1890 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Columbus

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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