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    Dec 06, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Master of Arts in Teaching with a Concentration in Middle Grades Education


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Program Overview

The MAT is a graduate level initial teacher certification program. This program is designed for candidates that have obtained an undergraduate degree in a field outside of education.

augusta.edu/education/teaching-leading/mat

Program Contact

Gordon Eisenman
706-737-1496

Admissions Information

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

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • Students must successfully pass BOTH GACE Content Exams (011, 013, 014, or 015) prior to student teaching

Program Information

  • Program Length: 2 Years
  • CIP Code: 13.0101
  • Program Code: 1MAT-MAT
  • Major Code: MAT
  • Concentration Code: MIDD

Certification Requirements:


Successful completion of State Certification Exams (GACE II) in one area of concentration:

  • (011) Middle Grades Language Arts
  • (013) Middle Grades Mathematics
  • (014) Middle Grades Science
  • (015) Middle Grades Social Studies

Degree Requirements: 39 Hours


Concentration Courses: 21 Hours


15 hours of undergraduate content in each concentration area are required, with at least nine of those hours at the junior (3000) level or higher. Areas of content weakness will be addressed as prerequisites.

State Certification Exams (GACE II) in one content area must be passed prior to student teaching.

Total Hours for the Degree: 39 Hours


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