Secondary Education or Computer Science Education (P-12)
Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in secondary education is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a field closely related to a secondary certification field, who wish to obtain a teaching certificate and master's degree in secondary education. Teacher certification options available through this degree include English, History, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Mathematics, or Physics with certification in grades 6-12 or Computer Science with certification in grades P-12. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers. Additional program information can be found on the CSU Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling website.
All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. In addition to the degree requirements, there are further requirements for teaching certification. Visit the Certification page on the CSU Center for Quality Teaching and Learning (CQTL) website for detailed information about certification requirements and the certification process.
Note for out of state students:
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Columbus State University's programs leading to all levels of licensure, endorsement, and professional certification are designed to satisfy the requirements of their respective Georgia boards governing licensure. CSU does NOT guarantee that these programs will necessarily satisfy the criteria of professional boards in other states or territories. Programs affected by state licensing requirements may include, but are not limited to, programs in Nursing, Leadership, and Education. Students from outside of Georgia who are considering a professional program should contact the appropriate board in their state of intended practice prior to beginning a course of study.
Additional program information can be found on the CSU Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling website.
Follow the link below for professional licensure contact information by state.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Foundations | ||
| EDCI 6227 | Foundations of Education - Human Development, Motivation, and Learning | 2 |
| EDCI 6228 | Foundations of Education - Special Education (Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to be certified to teach in the state of Georgia.) | 3 |
| EDCI 6796 | Introduction to Teaching and Inquiry-Based Instruction | 3 |
| EDSE 6165 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 2 |
| or EDMS 6474 | Technology as a Teaching and Learning Tool | |
| Area 1 Total | 10 | |
| Area 2 Teaching Field Studies | ||
| EDCI 6411 | Clinical Experience | 3 |
| Complete one of the following based on your intended field of certification: | 3 | |
| Methods in Teaching Middle and Secondary Mathematics | ||
| Methods of Teaching Middle and Secondary Science | ||
| Methods of Teaching Computer Science without Lab | ||
| Teaching English Language Arts in Grades 4-12 | ||
| Teaching Social Studies in Grades 4-12 | ||
| Area 2 Total | 6 | |
| Area 3 Professional Practice | ||
| EDUF 6125 | Classroom Management | 2 |
| EDCI 6412 | Student Teaching | 3 |
| EDSE 6755 | Middle Grades and Secondary Education Seminar | 1 |
| Area 3 Total | 6 | |
| Area 4 Advanced Studies | ||
| EDUF 6116 | Educational Research Methods | 3 |
| or EDUF 7116 | Applied Educational Research: Assessing and Monitoring Student Achievement | |
| EDCI 6158 | Trends and Issues in Middle Grades and Secondary Education | 2 |
| Select one advisor approved elective. | 3 | |
ENGL or EDSE English 5000G level or above | ||
HIST or EDSE history 5000G or above | ||
BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, ASTR, ATSC, GEOL 5000G level or above | ||
MATH, MAED, EDMT, STAT 5000G level or above | ||
CPSC, CSMT, CYBR 5000G level or above | ||
| Area 4 Total | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Note: A degree in the intended certification field and a minimum of 21 semester hours of content coursework or a passing score on the GACE content exam is required for admission to the MAT program. Prospective students who do not have a bachelor's degree in their field must request a transcript evaluation and meet with the program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification.