Program Overview

100% Online | 13 Courses | 4 Semesters | 39 Credit Hours

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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education is designed to prepare candidates with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to effectively meet the needs of all elementary students in a variety of educational settings across the state of Georgia. At the completion of this program, candidates will receive a MAT degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and will be eligible for initial certification in P-5 Elementary Education.

Program Features

  • No face-to-face classes required.
  • Field placements are supervised in person to ensure quality mentoring and support.
  • In-person field placements are completed in both P–2 and Grades 3–5 settings.
  • Program can be completed in just four semesters.
  • Special Emphais on mathematics and reading to support the development of early literacy and numeracy skills in young learners.

Program of Study

Summer I (9 credit hours)

  • ECE 6620 - Child Development and Foundations of Learning (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 6630 - Classrooms, Families, and Communities (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 7514 - Introduction to Technology, Curriculum Design, and Assessment (3 hours)

Fall (12 credit hours)

  • ECE 6610 - Introduction to Year Long Clinical Experience I (YCE I) (0 Credit Hours)
  • ECE 6640 - Teaching Literacy in Early Grades PK-2 (3 credit hours)
  • INED 6400 - Supporting Students with Exceptionalities/Inclusivity (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 6650 - Year Long Clinical Experience I (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 6670 - Teaching Math in Elementary PK-2 (3 credit hours)

Spring (9 credit hours)

  • ECE 6641 - Teaching Literacy in Elementary Grades 3-5 (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 6650 - Year Long Clinical Experience II (YCE II) (6 credit hours)

Summer II (9 credit hours)

  • ECE 6680 - Teaching Math in Elementary Grades 3-5
  • ECE 6690 - Teaching Science, Health, and Physical Education in Elementary Classrooms (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 6700 - Ats Integrated Social Studies in the Elementary Grades (3 credit hours)

Total: 39 Credit Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students complete the 39 credit hours of coursework over a period of 4 semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer).
  • Initial P-5 certification in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

Admission Requirements

GRADUATE COLLEGE Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Completed online Graduate Application
  • $60 non-refundable application processing fee
  • Official transcripts are required from every college or university attended, even if a degree was not completed
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA from degree-granting institution

PROGRAM Requirements:

  • Georgia Educator Ethics 360 Assessment (Test Code 360) - Once you complete this assessment, please upload your certificate with your graduate application. You may print a copy of your completion certification from the GACE Ethics test taker website. Information may be found on the GACE Ethics website.
  • Professional Resume - Please upload your resume when completing the online graduate application. Resume should document education, teaching experience, volunteer experience, service accomplishments, and leadership activities.
  • GaPSC Application for Pre-Service Certification - This step occurs after acceptance to KSU, but prior to enrolling in courses. The pre-service certification is a GaPSC requirement. Learn more about the Pre-Service Certification.

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

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Tuition & Fees

Costs include graduate student online tuition and mandatory student fees.

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Deadline

Enrolls Summer Only - Deadline May 1

 

 

 

Contact Us

For more information on Graduate Admissions, email degreeup@kennesaw.edu.

For more information regarding the MAT in Elementary Education, please contact Dr. Jessica Stephenson Reaves at eecematinfo@kennesaw.edu