Overview

Key Facts

Social studies educators teach learners intellectual skills and knowledge across the history, geography, political science and economic content areas. Our urban communities need highly skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented social studies teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Social studies teachers create learning environments that develop young citizens who can productively participate in our democracy and the global community.

The Social Studies Education M.A.T. program offered at Georgia State University is grounded in educational theory, research and best practice, integrating principles of social justice and equity. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical teaching experience in grades 6-12. Our dynamic program features technology integration and offers study-abroad opportunities. Faculty support planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education.

Concentrations include: History, Geography, Political Science and Economics content areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Secondary Teaching
Social Studies Instruction
Theory and Pedagogy of Social Studies Instruction
Teaching and Learning in Urban Contexts
Teaching History and the Social Sciences
Social Studies Concepts and Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission

- submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Georgia Educator Ethics — Program Entry (350)
GACE Program Admission Assessment

- You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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