Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching is available for those who would like to add a Georgia
Educator Certificate to an existing undergraduate degree. The MAT in Secondary Education
is delivered primarily online, with field experiences in public schools, and leads
to a master’s degree with teaching certification in grades 6-12. The program is a
good fit for those who are career changers, provisionally-certified teachers, or recent
college graduates.
Areas of Specialization within the UWG Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Biology
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Broad Field Science
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Business Education
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Chemistry
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Economics
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - English
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - History
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Mathematics
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Physics
MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) - Political Science
Students must have an undergraduate degree in one of the fields above or in a list
of approved fields for each teaching area (for a list of degrees which are approved
for entry into the MAT and their associated teaching field, click here) and must pass or exempt the GACE Basic Skills exam and the GACE content exam in
their respective teaching field. An undergraduate GPA of 2.7 is required for unconditional
admission. The GRE is not required for admission.
MAT Program Sheet