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Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts (MAT) in Teaching degree leads to initial teaching certification in Georgia and is suitable for applicants interested in a teaching career in public schools (current teachers holding clear renewable certificates should consider our M.Ed. programs). The MAT program focuses on content pedagogy coursework in a specific subject concentration (see below) along with supervised clinical experiences in public school placements. The program is fully approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

You will choose from one of five concentrations within the Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Secondary English (6-12)

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary English concentration leads to teaching certification in English Language Arts grades 6-12. The program is currently 15-18 months in length and enrolls in both spring and summer semesters.

The program comprises 39 total credit hours, including 30 hours of teaching field coursework and a yearlong student teaching experience.

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a field other than English may need to complete prerequisite coursework to be eligible for admission to the Secondary English concentration. Prerequisite categories and potential courses are detailed in the prerequisite approval form; please contact the program adviser for more information and guidance.

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Secondary Mathematics (6-12) or Secondary Science (6-12)

The secondary mathematics or science concentration emphasizes your advancement of understanding adolescent development, educational psychology, curriculum, assessment, and teaching strategies particular to teaching secondary mathematics or secondary science.

Through a year-long clinical experience, you will apply what you learn so that you can impact the learning of all your students.

The secondary mathematics or science coursework is designed to be completed in four semesters for those who want an accelerated path to teaching. The MAT in Secondary Mathematics or Secondary Science leads to initial certification in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or physics grades 6-12.

The program comprises 36 total hours, including at least 12 hours of professional sequence courses and 18 hours of teaching field courses.

If you are a science candidate, you will take an additional six hours of content area courses determined with consultation with your adviser. Mathematics candidates will take the following sequence:

Mathematics Content Courses (6 hours)
MAED 7495: Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics I (3 hrs.) – online
MAED 7595: Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics II (3 hrs.) – online

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MAT in TESOL

Advocating for English Learners around the world, the MAT in TESOL concentration focuses on teaching English to diverse P-12 students learning English as an additional language. Through 39 credits of coursework, you will acquire essential skills and practices for curriculum development, collaboration projects, teaching reading and writing in various content areas, and more. All TESOL courses are available online so you can easily work around your schedule. Discover specific course offerings, program admission requirements and important deadlines for declaring your concentration.

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MAT in Special Education

A MAT in Special Education concentration will allow you to obtain your initial P-12 Certification in Special Education General Curriculum. You will work through courses that prepare you to teach diverse learners, students with disabilities and various behavioral differences. Coursework can be completed in four (4) semesters with 42 credit hours of coursework focused on certification in Special Education and Reading Endorsement. This concentration allows for optimal flexibility, offered exclusively online with no on-campus courses required. Check out the program breakdown by semester, admission requirements, and important deadlines to declare your concentration.

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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree leads to initial certification of well-qualified candidates. Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through research-based practices and engagement in a variety of field-based projects as well as supervised clinical experiences. There are seven concentrations including Secondary English (6-12), Secondary Mathematics (6-12), Special Education (P-12), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL; P-12), and Secondary Science (6-12) in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Disciplines

Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online Graduate Application
$60 non-refundable application processing fee*
Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
Additional requirements by program

*Application fee may vary by program
**For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career

What can you do with a Teaching degree?

A Master of Arts in Teaching degree can lead to various professional jobs such as:

High School Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Superintendent

Standardized Test Developer
Educational Consultant
After-School Program Director
Homeschool Consultant
Recreation Director

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.
New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.
The online application should be used:
1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.
2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.