Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Secondary Education (grades 6-12) provides initial teacher preparation at the master's degree level for qualified candidates who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. The program is designed for college graduates whose undergraduate degrees did not include professional education preparation and is comprised of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work: 30 semester hours in professional education and 6 semester hours in the content field. Successful completion of the M.A.T. in Secondary Education (grades 6-12) leads to a T-5 Georgia Certification.
Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Admissions Application Form
- Two professional recommendations (pdf)
- Official copies of all transcripts
- Passing scores on the Graduate Writing Assessment
- Minimal GPA of 2.5
- Passing scores or exemption on the GACE Basic Assessment
- GACE Content Assessment Scores
- Clear background check
- Verification of immunization
Certification
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, a candidate may be recommended for a T-5 (master's degree level) State of Georgia Teacher's Certificate.
For admissions questions:
Shanda Brand, Graduate Admission Advisor
shanda.brand@gcsu.edu
CBX 70; 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-1383
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 1383
For program questions:
Dr. Kevin Crabb, Program Coordinator
kevin.crabb@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 201 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-2359 Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 2359
Dr. Brian Mumma, Interim Chairperson
brian.mumma@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 206 Kilpatrick Hall, Room
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-2517
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 2517
