Overview

Key facts

Diverse field experiences throughout the program prepare teachers to support the needs of young children by focusing on theoretical and pedagogical issues in the classroom through research, assessment, and technology integration.

Upon program completion, Mercer graduates are prepared to be dynamic educators and reflective professionals who understand and support effective and dynamic elementary learning environments. Successful completion of the program and passing scores on the appropriate Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-approved Content Pedagogy Assessment and Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Content Assessments lead to eligibility for Level 5 certification.

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Elementary Education program at Mercer University is designed for:

Individuals entering the teaching profession

Paraprofessionals who have bachelor’s degrees

Teachers who hold non-renewable certificates and who are seeking to earn a Clear Renewable master’s level certificate

Teacher candidates from a wide variety of academic majors who are interested in earning both initial certification and a master’s-level teaching certificate

The M.A.T. in Elementary Education is offered at Mercer’s Atlanta and Henry County locations in a blended format. Coursework is scheduled in a blended combination of in-person and online meetings. Classes meet in eight-week terms at the Henry County location and in 16-week terms during fall and spring semesters on the Atlanta campus. All students will also complete daytime field experiences.

Day field experience requirement

During the program, students will apply classroom knowledge and benefit from hands-on field experiences. Students will complete a sequentially planned series of field experiences in diverse settings and meet cluster requirements of the program.
If students are currently on a provisional license, they can complete this item in their own classroom. View program requirements to learn more. Field experiences are coordinated through the Office of Field Placement.

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Through program curriculum, students will gain knowledge in:

Understanding the social, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physical characteristics and needs of young children

Understanding how students differ in their approaches to learning and how the learning environment can be adapted to meet diverse needs of young children

Designing and implementing an integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum

Developing and implementing a wide variety of assessment strategies

Integrate research-based strategies and instructional technology effectively into all components of the elementary education curriculum

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Elements of Elementary Literacy

Creating an Elementary Literate Environment

Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Education: Number Sense and Operations

Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Education: Geometry, Measurement and Data Analysis

Teaching of Science and Health in Elementary Education

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

$25 Non-refundable Application Fee ($50 for international applicants)

Transcripts from All Previously Attended Institutions

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18006 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18006 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18006 USD / year

≈ 18006 USD / year

Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Elementary Education program at Mercer University is designed for:

Day field experience requirement

Expand your knowledge

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Doraville

Funding

Scholarships Information

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