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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree leads to initial certification of well-qualified candidates. The MAT is standards-based and meets the requirements of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Georgia Board of Regents. Our innovative teacher preparation programs respond to state needs and contribute to the learning and achievement of Georgia鈥檚 P-12 school population. The responsibility for teacher education is shared by faculty in the College of the Arts, the Bagwell College of Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Health and Human Services, and the Graduate College in collaboration with master teachers and administrators in local schools.

Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through research-based practices and engagement in a variety of field-based projects as well as supervised clinical experiences. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused throughout the programs. This master鈥檚 degree leads to initial certification and is not appropriate for teachers who already hold clear, renewable certificates.

Currently, there are nine concentrations within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, including

  • Elementary Education (P-5)
  • Pedagogy-Only (P-12)
  • Secondary English (6-12)
  • Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
  • Secondary Biology (6-12)
  • Secondary Chemistry (6-12)
  • Secondary Physics (6-12)
  • Special Education (P-12)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other
  • Languages (TESOL; P-12)

Program Course Requirements

Students in all concentrations must take the following courses:

Education Core (21 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (3 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 6610: Introduction to Yearlong Clinical Experience
  • EDUC 6240: Psychological Foundations of Education
  • INED 7710: Foundations in Special Education (Required for Special Education Concentration)
  • ECE 6620: Child Development and Foundations of Learning (Required for Elementary Education Concentration) 

Technology Course (3 Credit Hours)

  • ITEC 6200: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age
  • ITEC 7400: Teaching, Technology & Student Engagement (Required for Special Education Concentration)
  • INED 7783: Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL (Required for TESOL Concentration)
  • ECE 7514: Pedagogy for 21st Century P-5 Classrooms (Required for Elementary Education Concentration)
  • ENGL 7721: Texts and Contexts in English Language Arts (Required for English Concentration)

Culture & Community Course (3 Credit Hours)

  • INED 6431: Foundations for Teaching Multilingual Learners
  • INED 7780: Collaborative Practices (Required for Special Education Concentration)
  • INED 7781: Cultural Issues for ESOL Teachers (Required for TESOL Concentration)
  • ECE 6630: Classrooms, Families and Communities (Required for Elementary Education Concentration)

Students with Exceptionalities (3 Credit Hours)

  • INED 6400: Effectively Supporting Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings (Required for all other concentrations)
  • INED 7650: Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities (Required for Special Education Concentration)

Clinical Experience (9 Credit Hours)

All students must complete a year long clinical experience associated with their concentration. 

  • ENED 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience in ELA I
  • ENED 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience in ELA II
    or
  • INED 6650: TESOL Yearlong Clinical Practice I
  • INED 6660: TESOL Yearlong Clinical Practice II
    or
  • INED 6651: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • INED 6661: Yearlong Clinical Experience II
    or
  • MAED 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • MAED 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II
  • MAED 6661: Yearlong Clinical Experience II Seminar
    or
  • SCED 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I (Science)
  • SCED 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II (Science)
  • SCED 6661: Clinical Experience Seminar
    or
  • ECE 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • ECE 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II
    or
    or
  • ARED 6650: Yearlong Practicum I
  • ARED 6660: Yearlong Practicum II
    or
  • EDUC 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • EDUC 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II
    or
  • HIED 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • HIED 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II

Teaching Field Concentration (9-18 Credit Hours)

Pedagogy-Only (9 Credit Hours)

  • EDRD 6714: Advanced Methods & Theories in Early Literacy
  • Select 6 credit hours of advisor approved electives.

Elementary Education (18 Credit Hours)

  • ECE 6640: Teaching Literacy in Early Grades PK-2
  • ECE 6641: Teaching Literacy in Upper Grades 3-5
  • ECE 6670: Teaching Math in Elementary PK-2
  • ECE 6680: Teaching Math in Elementary Grades 3-5
  • ECE 6690: Teaching Science and Health in Elementary Classrooms
  • ECE 6700: Arts Integrated Social Studies in the Elementary Grades

English (15 Credit Hours)

  • ENED 6414: Teaching Secondary English I
  • ENED 6416: Teaching Secondary English II
  • ENGL 7701: Pedagogy for Teaching Literature
  • ENGL 7731: Language Studies in English
  • ENGL 7735: Introduction to Composition Studies

Secondary Mathematics (15 Credit Hours)

  • MAED 6414: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Mathematics I
  • MAED 6416: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Mathematics II
  • MAED 6418: Social Foundations of Mathematics Education
  • MAED 7495: Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics I
  • MAED 7595: Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics II

Secondary Science- Chemistry or Physics or Biology (15 Credit Hours)

  • SCED 6412: Introduction to Teaching Three-Dimensional Science
  • SCED 6414: Introduction to Teaching for Secondary Science
  • SCED 6416: Methods of Teaching Secondary Science II
  • SCED 6418: Advanced Methods of Teaching Secondary Science
  • Plus one elective approved by coordinator for three credit hours

Special Education (15 Credit Hours)

  • INED 7611: Introduction to Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities in the Context of Literacy
  • INED 7621: Assessment of Learners with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities
  • INED 7631: Evidence-Based Instruction/Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities
  • INED 7620: Positive Behavior Intervention Support
  • EDRD 6718: An Introduction to Content Area Reading and Literacy

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (15 Credit Hours)

  • INED 7782: Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers
  • INED 7750: Language, Power, and Pedagogy
  • INED 7787: Content Area Reading and Writing for English Learners
  • INED 7763: Curriculum Development for Multicultural and Multilingual Learners
  • INED 7779: Collaborative Practices with Families, Schools, and Communities

Program Total (30-39 Credit Hours)

Admission Requirements

GRADUATE COLLEGE Requirements:

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

  • Georgia Educator Ethics 360 Assessment
  • Resume
  • GaPSC Application for Pre-Service Certification (Note: This step occurs after acceptance by the Graduate College, prior to enrolling in courses and is a GaPSC requirement)
  • Individual concentrations may have additional admission requirements:
    • Secondary English (6-12)
      A bachelor鈥檚 degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in English.
    • Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
      A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge within the domains of Number, Algebra and Functions, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Geometry, Trigonometry, and Measurement.
    • Secondary Science- Physics (6-12)
      A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge. 
    • Secondary Science- Chemistry (6-12)
      A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge. 
    • Secondary Science- Biology (6-12)
      A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge. 

PEDAGOGY-ONLY (P-12)

  • Evidence of expertise in the content of the field of certification sought. This can be accomplished through one of three options:
  • A bachelor鈥檚 degree with a major in the field of certification sought,
  • A passing score on the Georgia state-approved content assessment (GACE) in the field of certification sought, or
  • Completion of 21 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of certification sought.  

ENROLLMENT Requirements:

In addition to meeting the requirements of Academic Policy , students are expected to meet the following enrollment criteria: 

  • Maintain a GaPSC Pre-Service or Provisional Teaching Certificate through entirety of degree program.
  • Earn the required Graduate College cumulative grade-point average in all graduate coursework at 黑料网.
  • Successful completion of all field and clinical experiences.
  • Candidates must attempt the GACE Content exams, aligned with program of entry and certification field being sought, during year-long clinical and before degree will be awarded.  Passing scores on these exams are required for certification.

* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit 黑料网鈥檚 International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements. Additionally, KSU鈥檚 International Student and Scholar Services provides assistance. 

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