Secondary Education
Overview
The Secondary Education undergraduate program offer grades 6-12 certification in specific subjects. Secondary Education majors will major in their chosen field and have two advisors, one in the subject department and one in the College of Education.
Areas in which undergraduate Secondary Education (grades 6-12 certification) students can major are: English, Business, and History.
Also, if a student already has an undergraduate degree and seeks initial teacher certification, the 30 hour MAT could be the route.
Program Details
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 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.
Read our list of degrees (PDF, 82K) which are approved for entry into the MAT and their associated teaching fields.
An undergraduate GPA of 2.7 is required for unconditional admission. The GRE is not required for admission.
Specialist in Education with a Major in Secondary Education
The Education Specialist degree with a major in Secondary Education is offered with a concentration in Biology, Broad Field Science, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, or Political Science. This program provides advanced preparation for an in-depth knowledge of the teaching field and an opportunity for utilization of research methods and a culminating project.
Applicants must have:
- A Master’s degree with a 3.0 or higher GPA,
- Passed the GACE in their area of concentration,
- A T-5 Georgia Professional Educator Certificate (or meet eligibility with an equivalent out-of-state teaching license), and
- three years of teaching experience in grades 6-12
For MAT in Secondary Education advising, contact Ms. Martina McWilliams
(mmcwilli@westga.edu) 678-839-5539 or 678-839-6050.
For Ed.S. in Secondary Education advising, contact Dr. Robyn Huss
(rhuss@westga.edu) (678) 839-6187
For information about the GaPSC GACE exam, go to http://www.gapsc.com/