Master of Arts in Teaching Programs

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.

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The plan of study for the MAT requires 39 credit hours of coursework. The coursework is done in a dual-delivery mode; candidates in the MAT attend classes on campus and are placed in area partner schools for authentic field experience.

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Concentration Areas

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chevron-right icon Elementary Education Track Sheet
chevron-right icon Foreign Language Education
Spanish, French 		Track Sheet
chevron-right icon Middle Grades Education
English, Math, Science, Social Studies 		Track Sheet
chevron-right icon Music Education Track Sheet
chevron-right icon Secondary Education
Biology, Chemistry, Math, English, History, Physics 		Track Sheet
chevron-right icon Special Education Track Sheet

Admission Requirements

Application Checklist

  • Candidates pursuing a MAT must have an undergraduate degree. If pursuing a Secondary Concentration, you must have an undergraduate degree in a related field or take additional content area classes to complete this requirement.
  • Official transcripts from ALL prior colleges
  • 2.75 Undergraduate GPA
  • Official GACE Program Admissions Assessment (GACE Basic Skills) Passing Scores (score of 250 or higher required in each section)
  • Official GACE Content Scores (Required for Secondary)
    (score of 220 or higher required in both sections)
  • May exempt GACE Basic Skills if:
    SAT - scored 1030 or higher (Critical Reading and Math combined)
    ACT - scored 43 or higher (English and Math combined)
    GRE - scored a 297 or higher (Quantitative and Verbal combined)

Additional Program Requirements

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Contact Us

      COE Program Manager
   University Hall, Suite 366
   2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
   706-729-2980
   coegs@augusta.edu

APPlication deadlines

In order for an individual to be considered the online application and all materials must be received on or before the
deadlines below.

Fall: July 2

Spring: November 2

Summer: March 2