Why Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching?

Launch your teaching career with a flexible, career‑ready Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from KSU's Bagwell College of Education. These online programs combine academic coursework with real classroom experience, preparing you with initial certification for high‑demand educational openings across Georgia.

Program Snapshot:

  • Format: Online with In-Person placements
  • Credit Hours: 30-39
  • Cost: Tuition/Fees
  • Entry Terms: Varies per program
  • Time to Complete: 2 Years
  • Application Deadlines:  Varies per program

Information Session:

The Bagwell College of Education typically has one virtual information session each quarter.  The sessions are segmented by time so you can attend the portion of most interest to you. Sign up to learn about the program's curriculum, employment opportunities, admissions requirements, and next step actions.

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Explore Your MAT Options

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Elementary Education (PreK–5)

The MAT in Elementary Education will prepare you with foundational skills in early childhood instruction. Coursework and field experience will prepare you to teach and engage diverse young learners.

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Secondary English (6-12)

This MAT program will prepare you for teaching certification in English Language Arts. Coursework emphasizes content pedagogy and a yearlong student teaching experience.

Secondary Mathematics (6-12)

This MAT program provides an accelerated path to initial certification in mathematics. Coursework emphasizes practical, research-based teaching strategies to effectively support student learning.
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Secondary Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (6-12)

These MAT programs offers an accelerated path to initial certification for well-qualified candidates. This program emphasizes research-based practices, field-based projects, and supervised clinical experiences, providing you with a deep understanding of adolescent development, curriculum, and teaching strategies specific to these subjects.

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Pedagogy Only

This program will prepare you for initial teacher certification across a range of subject areas. Coursework emphasizes building the essential pedagogical skills needed to become an effective and impactful teacher.

Special Education

MAT programs in TESOL will prepare you to advocate for and support English learners in a variety of educational settings. Coursework emphasizes curriculum development, literacy instruction, and collaboration strategies.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (P-12)

MAT programs in TESOL will prepare you to advocate for and support English learners in a variety of educational settings. Coursework emphasizes curriculum development, literacy instruction, and collaboration strategies.

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Department Contact Information

Bagwell College of Education
Kennesaw State University
580 Parliament Garden Way NW
MD 0120
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-F) 
Phone:  470-578-5754
Email:  degreeup@kennesaw.edu