Elementary Education M.A.T (Online)
The M.A.T. degree in Elementary Education will be a fully online, 5 semester program with a summer (June/July) start. The course load for fall and spring semesters supports candidates who may be employed full time in the classroom or in non-teaching positions. The summer start allows candidates to begin building a foundation in theory, content, and pedagogy before moving into more intense field related experiences. The Proposed Program of Study for the M.A.T. 5 degree in Elementary Education consists of 44 credits hours, 3 of which are the Georgia requirement for a course related to the Exceptional Child. A technology course which aligns with the use of technology in the classroom to support teaching and learning will be required as a prerequisite; however, it may be taken in the first summer upon entering the program. Courses will be designed around the (2-2-3) model to support connections between theory and practice Synchronous online meeting times will be incorporated for each course.
Program Admissions Requirements
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Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, with an earned 2.75 or better GPA
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Two professional recommendations (pdf) using the College of Education format
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Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for admission into a graduate program at Georgia College.
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Obtain a Georgia pre-service certification (www.gapsc.com). This process includes the following:
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Obtain a MyPSC account with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
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Pass a background check that is processed through the GaPSC
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Pass GACE 360 Ethics Assessment through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
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Submit a copy of your driver’s license or other official identification
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching Elementaray Education requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of course work, which is delivered online, synchronously and asynchronously. The degree program must be completed within six years, beginning with the initial date of coursework. Only those courses listed on the Program of Graduate Study fulfill degree requirements. Up to nine (9) graduate credit hours may be substituted with the approval of the advisor prior to course enrollment. The appropriate form and documentation must be submitted with your request. Students must participate in an orientation session prior to their enrollment in courses.
Advisement
The Program Coordinator, in cooperation with the admissions committee and the Department Chair, assigns each fully admitted student to an Advisor. It is the responsibility of the candidate to meet with this Advisor and remain in contact throughout the program.
Dismissal Policy
Violation of the Georgia Code of Ethic is grounds for dismissal from the program. Lack of progress toward attaining the program dispositions as determined by the faculty may result in the candidate's receiving a developmental plan. Continued failure to meet expectations on program dispositions may result in the candidate's dismissal from the program. Candidates who do not maintain a 3.0 overall average will be placed on academic probation or may be dismissed from the program, per the guidelines of the Graduate catalog.
Exit Requirements
Obtaining Initial Certification
Program of Study
Required Courses
Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses.
Total Credit Hours: 44
NOTES:
- Courses will not be counted for graduation credit if a grade of less than a C is earned, the exception being EDEX 6111. The candidate must earn a grade of B or better (HB 671).