Program Overview

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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Pedagogy-Only at Kennesaw State University id designed for individuals hold a bachelor’s degree without prior education experience or teacher certification. This program is geared towards individuals who have content knowledge in the field of certification being sought. The degree leads to initial certification of well-qualified candidates.

The MAT is standards-based and meets the requirements of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Georgia Board of Regents. Our innovative teacher preparation programs respond to state needs and contribute to the learning and achievement of Georgia’s P-12 school population. The responsibility for teacher education is shared by faculty in the College of the Arts, the Bagwell College of Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Health and Human Services, and the Graduate College in collaboration with master teachers and administrators in local schools.

Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through research-based practices and engagement in a variety of field-based projects as well as supervised clinical experiences. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused throughout the programs. This master’s degree leads to initial certification and is not appropriate for teachers who already hold clear, renewable certificates.

Currently, there are nine concentrations within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, including

  • Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Science (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Social Science (4-8)
  • Biology (6-12)
  • Business (6-12)
  • Chemistry (6-12)
  • Economics (6-12)
  • Family/Consumer Science (6-12)
  • Healthcare Science (6-12)
  • History (6-12)
  • Marketing (6-12)
  • Mathematics (6-12)
  • Physics (6-12)
  • Science (Broad Field) (6-12)
  • Computer Science (P-12)
  • Eng. To Speakers of Other Lang. (ESOL) (P-12)
  • Health and Physical Education (P-12)
  • Chinese (Mandarin) (P-12)
  • French (P-12)
  • German (P-12)
  • Japanese (P-12)
  • Korean (P-12)
  • Latin (P-12)
  • Spanish (P-12)

Program Course Requirements

Students in all concentrations must take the following courses:

Education Core (21 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (3 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 6610: Introduction to Yearlong Clinical Experience
  • EDUC 6240: Psychological Foundations of Education

Technology Course (3 Credit Hours)

  • ITEC 6200: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age

Culture & Community Course (3 Credit Hours)

  • INED 6431: Foundations for Teaching Multilingual Learners

Students with Exceptionalities (3 Credit Hours)

  • INED 6400: Effectively Supporting Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings

Clinical Experience (9 Credit Hours)

All students must complete a year long clinical experience associated with their concentration. 

  • EDUC 6650: Yearlong Clinical Experience I
  • EDUC 6660: Yearlong Clinical Experience II

Teaching Field Concentration (9 Credit Hours)

Pedagogy-Only (9 Credit Hours)

    • EDRD 6714: Advanced Methods & Theories in Early Literacy
    • Select 6 credit hours of advisor approved electives.

Program Total (30 Credit Hours)

Admission Requirements

GRADUATE COLLEGE Requirements:

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

  • 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

PROFRAM REQUIREMENTS(P-12)

  • GACE Ethics for Teachers 351 or Educator Ethics 360 Assessment - 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.

  • Evidence of expertise in the content of the field of certification sought. This can be accomplished through one of three options:

    • A bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of certification sought,

    • A passing score on the Georgia state-approved content assessment (GACE) in the field of certification sought, or

    • Completion of 21 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of certification sought.

  • 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 Spring - Deadline November 15

Enrolls Summer - Deadline May 1

 

 

 

Contact Us

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