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    Oct 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Accelerated 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 Biology AND a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through a streamlined program.

augusta.edu/scimath/biological-sciences

Program Contact

Dr. Amy Abdulovic-Cui
706-729-2126
biology@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and 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 Field of Study, 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., they receive 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., they receive 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

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Other Required Courses: 2-15 Hours


The following courses may be used in the Core IMPACTS Curriculum and spill over hours from Field of Study Courses.  A grade of C or better is required in all of the following courses.

Upper-Division Electives: 12 Hours


Upper-Division Electives must be selected with the assistance of the student’s faculty advisor.  A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken.

Other Program Requirements


  • GACE Content I and II
  • Complete GACE Educator Ethics
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

IMAT Degree Total: 154 Hours


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