Master of Arts in Teaching

Degree Requirements (42 hours)

• EDUC 5001 - Issues and Trends in Teaching in American Public Schools 3 hours
• EDUC 5002 - Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 hours
• EDUC 5003 - Adolescent Development and Theories of Learning 3 hours
• EDUC 5005 - Technology Integration for Teachers 1 hour
• EDUC 5018 - Principles of the Social Curriculum 3 hours
• EDUC 5019 - Assessment and Evaluation for Teacher Decision Making 4 hours
• EDUC 5027 - Literacy in Content Areas 3 hours
• EDUC 5100 - Advanced Instructional Concepts 3 hours
• EDUC 5401 - Early Field Studies Seminar 1 hour
• EDUC 5402 - Mid Field Studies Seminar 1 hour
• EDUC 5403 - Advanced Field Studies Seminar 4 hours
• EDUC 5411 - Student Teaching Internship 9 hours

Choose 1 in conjunction with advisor as appropriate for content area certification

• EDUC 5023 - Models and Methods for Teaching English to Diverse Learners 4 hours
• EDUC 5024 - Models and Methods for Teaching History to Diverse Learners 4 hours
• EDUC 5025 - Models and Methods for Teaching Math to Diverse Learners 4 hours
• EDUC 5026 - Models and Methods for Teaching Life Science to Diverse Learners 4 hours

Notes:

Notes:

The Master of Arts in Teaching is a professional program to prepare students for certification.  Students are required to obtain a Pre-Service Certificate with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) for the duration of their program.

Except for the courses specified below, a student must earn a C or better in Master of Arts in Teaching courses.

The following must be met before a student is able to progress to Mid Field experiences:

1. Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 or higher GPA.
2. Earn a B- or better in EDUC 5001.
3. Earn a B- or better in EDUC 5002
4. Earn a B- or better in EDUC 5003.

The following must be met before a student is able to progress to Advanced Field experiences:

1. Maintain all credentials established above including a minimum of a 2.75 or higher GPA.
2. Earn a B- or better in EDUC 5402.
3. Submit Field Study Experiences Guide with sections C completed.
4. Successfully complete program or unit assessments at the appropriate proficiency level as designated on the transition point audit.

Upon completion of course work and Advanced Field experiences, the following must be met in order to be recommended for licensure:

1. Maintain all credentials established above including a minimum of a 2.75 or higher GPA.
2. Submit Field Study Experiences Guide with all sections completed.
3. Successfully complete any program assessments at the appropriate proficiency level.
4. Passing score on the edTPA assessment prior to program completion.
5. Passing score on Georgia Educator Ethics - Program Exit (360) assessment prior to program completion.
6. Successfully complete the Exit Interview with Department of Education faculty and TPP stakeholders.
7. Complete Student Satisfaction Survey to provide feedback for Teacher Preparation Program improvement.