Middle Level Education, M.A.T.

Admissions Requirements

Select one (1) concentration in:

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

When applying to the Middle Level Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment prior to program admission. Visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment or information and how to register for the assessment.

Program of Study

Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Level Education

Professional Studies (9)
Required (3):

• EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3).

Select one (3):

• EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
• EPRS 7910 Action research (3)

Select one (3):

• EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3)
• EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3)
• EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)

Teaching Field/Major (27)
Required (6):

• EDCI 7020 Middle Schools in a Diverse Society (3)
• EDRD 7630 Literacy in the Content Areas (3)

Elective (3):

• Select an elective with the approval of the Middle Level Education Advisor.

Choose two concentrations:

Language Arts Education Concentration
Required (3):

• EDLA 6400 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Level Language Arts Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Language Arts (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of language arts education at the middle level. One course (ENGL) should be taken from the Department of English and one course (EDLA) from Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

Mathematics Education Concentration
Required (3):

• EDMT 6460 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Level Mathematics Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Mathematics (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of mathematics education at the middle level. One course should be taken from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and one course from mathematics education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

Science Education Concentration
Required (3):

• EDSC 6470 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Level Science Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Science (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, and conceptual underpinnings of science as well as the applications of science education at the middle level.

Social Studies Concentration
Required (3):

• EDSS 6480 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Level Social Studies Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Social Studies (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of social studies education at the middle level. One course should be taken from the College of Arts and Sciences and one course (EDSS) from social studies education.

Internship (9)
Required (9):

• EDCI 4650 Opening School Experience (0)
• EDCI 7660 Practicum I (3)
• EDCI 7670 Practicum II (3)
• EDCI 7680 Practicum III (3)

Program total: minimum of 45 semester hours

For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

Funding Your Graduate Education

Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State University is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, from assistantships to fellowships.

Awards and Assistantships

Various awards, assistantships and fellowships are available to new and current graduate students. We encourage you to contact your department, college, school or institute of interest to get more information about the assistantships and fellowships that they offer their students.

The Scholarship Resource Center offers guidance and support to students seeking financial assistance through scholarship opportunities, including this scholarship library.

Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.

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Our graduates are informed by research, knowledge and reflective practice, empowered to serve as change agents, committed to and respectful of all learners and engaged with learners, their families, schools and local and global communities.

Student Resources

M.A.T. candidates will select two of four concentrations and use the below program of study to guide their course selections.

Field Placement Experience

In the final semesters of the program, students conduct field experiences in the metro Atlanta area where students will apply educational theory and research, test ideas and practice strategies that they have learned throughout the program of study. Each student works closely with a mentor teacher at the practicum school and is supervised by faculty from the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

Georgia Teacher Certification Requirements

All students must meet Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements to be eligible for certification:

1. GACE Program Admission Assessment (Entry)
2. GaPSC Preservice Certificate (Entry)
3. Georgia Educator Ethics Assessments (Entry and Exit)
4. GACE Content Assessment(s) (Exit)
5. edTPA (Exit)