Master of Arts in Teaching
The College of Education offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree for those who hold bachelor’s degrees in a related teaching field and are interested in acquiring initial teacher certification. The M.A.T. is available in Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Middle Grades Education fields (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies), Special Education, Secondary Education fields (biology, broad field science, chemistry, economics, English, history, geography, mathematics, physics, and political science), and Spanish Education. Those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested Music Education certification must complete program requirements, at the undergraduate level. Certification in Art Education is available at the undergraduate level and Post Baccalaureate.
Admission to M.A.T. Program
Admission to our M.A.T. programs require that applicants have their transcripts evaluated by Georgia Southern University’s College of Education Graduate Academic Services Center at the time of application. Applicants must meet all Teacher Education Program (TEP) admission and retention requirements, including an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher on all college coursework attempted, in addition to all other program admission requirements.
Non-Degree Initial Teacher Certification Programs
Non-degree initial certification programs are available in some teaching fields. Check with the program director for specific details in the certification field desired. The non-degree program option is designed for those who do not wish to pursue a master’s degree. Non-degree initial certification students must be admitted for graduate study as a Non-degree Teaching/Service/ Leadership student (test scores are not required). All students seeking initial teaching certification must meet all TEP admission requirements. A transcript evaluation by the College of Education Graduate Academic Services Center identifies the program of study required in order to meet initial certification requirements for the desired field.
Note: Initial certification in non-teaching fields such as Counselor Education, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Technology require completion of the master’s degree; School Psychology requires completion of the education specialist’s degree. Initial certification in Counselor Education and School Psychology cannot be completed as non-degree study. To pursue certifications in either Instructional Technology or in Educational Leadership as a non-degree student, the applicant should check the individual program page.
Non-Degree Graduate Studies
For non-degree admission to graduate education programs for those interested in professional development, certification renewal, or an endorsement to an existing certificate, students must be admitted to graduate study as a non-degree student. For non-degree admission to the College of Graduate Studies, the applicant must:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Possess or be eligible for certification as prescribed by the specific program.
- Present a cumulative 2.5 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
Advisement
Graduate students are advised by their program. Graduate students should reach out to their graduate program director for information regarding the structures in place to facilitate advisement. For more information visit Graduate Academic Advisement
Graduate students can also contact the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for more information about their program director.
Phone: 912-478-COGS (2647)
Email: gradschool@georgiasouthern.edu
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