Master of Arts in Teaching with a Concentration in Special Education

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Program Overview

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. This is a fully online program.

augusta.edu/education/teaching-leading/mat

Program Contact

Dr. Jessica Simpson
706-729-2980

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit theOffice of Admissionswebsite.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

Must complete Ethics Exit Assessment
Successful completion of Masters E-Portfolio inSPED 5013

Program Information

Program Length: 2 Years
CIP Code: 13.0101
Program Code: 1MAT-MAT
Major Code: MAT
Concentration Code: SPGC

Certification Requirements

Required:

GACE SPED General Curriculum Assessments (081)
GACE SPED General Curriculum Assessments (082)

Although not required for certification, for employment purposes, these GACE tests are highly recommended:

GACE SPED Content – HQ (Math and Science) (087)
GACE SPED Content – HQ (Reading, LA, and Social Studies) (088)

Degree Requirements: 39 Hours

15 hours of undergraduate content in one area of the following concentration areas of Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies are required. Areas of content weakness will be addressed as prerequisites.

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