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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and an Integrated Master of Arts in Teaching
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Program Overview
The Integrated Master of Arts in Teaching (IMAT) program is a high impact, high quality program designed to generate student’s desire to attain 6-12 teacher certification and to recruit highly qualified undergraduate STEM majors for the teaching profession. Graduates will earn a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a Biology AND a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through a streamlined program.
https://www.augusta.edu/scimath/biology/index.php
Program Contact
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression & Graduation Requirements
- Double or triple majors, or major-minor combinations, that combine biology, cell and molecular biology, and/or ecology are not permitted.
- A grade of C or better is required in all Area F, Required Lower Division, Major Concentration, and Upper Division Elective courses.
- Satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Test
- If a student does not successfully complete a biology course after two attempts (i.e., he/she receives a D, F, W, or WF), the student will be limited to specific registration times for any subsequent attempts. Any student meeting these criteria will not be allowed to register for the course until the last day of late registration. Appeals may be made to the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in hardship cases.
- Major concentration hours & Upper Elective hours must total at least 39 hours.
- Satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Test
- If a student does not successfully complete a biology course after two attempts (i.e., he/she receives a D, F, W, or WF), the student will be limited to specific registration times for any subsequent attempts. Any student meeting these criteria will not be allowed to register for the course until the last day of late registration. Appeals may be made to the chair of the Department of Biological Sciences in hardship cases.
- GACE Content I and II
- Complete GACE Educator Ethics
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Core Areas A - E: 42 Hours
For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .
Area F: 18 Hours
A grade of C or better is required in all Area F courses.
Select one course from the following:
Major Concentration: 28 Hours Minimum
(Grade of C or better is required in all these courses).
Upper Division Electives: 12 Hours
(Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.)
To be chosen with the assistance of the student’s faculty advisor.
Special Education Course: 3 Hours
MAT Degree: 39 Hours
Successful completion of SPED 4002 or SPED 5002 is a certification requirement.
Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours
Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.
Total hours for IMAT program: 154
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