Overview

The Teaching - Teacher Education program of University of West Georgia is delivered primarily online, with field experiences in public schools, and leads to a master's degree with teaching certification in grades 6 - 12. The program is a good fit for those who are career changers, provisionally-certified teachers, or recent college graduates.

Objectives

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

The teacher understands how children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support thier intellectual, social, and personal development.

The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students.

The teacher uses an understanding individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positve social interaction, active engagements in learning, and self-motivation.

The teacher uses knowlege of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

The teacher plans instruction based upon knowlege of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

The teacher understands and uses formal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Teaching Business Subjects

Psychology of Classroom Learning

School Law, Policy, and Ethics

Curriculum for Educational Leaders

School and Classroom Assessment

Instructional Technology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-34

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must hold a bachelor's degree in an accepted area for the chosen concentration from a regionally accredited institution to be admitted to the program.

A 2.7 GPA is required for admission

Exemption options are:

ACT score of 43 or higher (English + Math)

Pass the GACE Content in the appropriate field

Submit proof of GACE Educator Ethics (test # 360)

Tuition Fees

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4075 USD / year

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4075 USD / year

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4075 USD / year

≈ 4075 USD / year

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