Overview

MAT Middle Grades Education at Georgia Southern University offers the following concentrations: language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. The program of study is designed to meet all content and methods requirements for initial certification and the degree in 42 credit hours.

Applicants interested in the MAT Middle Grades Education program will have their transcripts evaluated as part of the application process to ensure content and GPA requirements are satisfied to begin the MAT program. Prerequisite content course work, based on the transcript evaluation, must be completed before admission into the program.

Degree requirements

This is a fully online program. Candidates are required to complete supervised field experiences in Georgia schools to meet certification requirements either as a full-time Teacher of Record anywhere in the state of Georgia or through an assigned placement as a teacher candidate within 70 miles of the Statesboro or Armstrong campus. Field experiences must be completed in a classroom that matches the program concentration.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Middle and Secondary School Practicum
Curriculum and Instruction
Science Methods
Language Arts Methods
Social Science Methods
Mathematics Methods

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Complete specified prerequisite content coursework for one or more associated content areas.
Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
Present a total adjusted GPA of 2.75 or higher on content courses in the selected area of certification.
Submit a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment in the area(s) for which one is seeking certification.
Submit a passing score on the state-required Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.
Qualify for a Georgia Pre-Service certificate OR Provisional certificate.
Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.
Acknowledge “Disclosure and Affirmation” statements that address the Code of Ethics for Educators and the need for tort liability insurance.
If an applicant was previously enrolled in an initial teacher preparation program, an interview must be completed with the Program Coordinator prior to admission to the program.

Tuition Fees

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16590 USD / full

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Out-of-State

16590 USD / full

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16590 USD / full

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