The Integrated Master of Arts in Teaching (IMAT) program is designed to recruit highly qualified undergraduate English majors for the teaching profession. This streamlined program allows students to complete a BA in English and a Master of Arts in Teaching on an accelerated schedule. Students complete graduate and undergraduate course work in both English and Education and acquire valuable classroom experience through field placements and a teaching apprenticeship. Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates to teach English in Georgia public secondary schools.
Courses completed for Area C of the Core Curriculum cannot be duplicated in Area F.
A grade of C or better is required in all Major Concentration courses.
English post-baccalaureate initial certification students must submit an exit portfolio acceptable to the appropriate portfolio committee to complete their English requirements.
Program Length: 4 Years
CIP Code: 23.0101
Program Code: 1BA-ENGLISH-BA
Core Area A-E: 42 Hours
For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements.