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: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, English, Economics, History, & Earth Science. All Science and Math majors will go through the UTeach Program.

Also, if a student already has an undergraduate degree and seeks initial teacher certification, the 33 hour MAT could be the route.

  • Master of Arts in Teaching
    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

  • Specialist in Education with a Major in Secondary Education
    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

    SEED Ed.S.

  • UTeach
    UTeach
  • Helpful Information
    Helpful Information 

    For MAT in Secondary Education advising, contact Ms. Bethany Schmelzer
    (bschmelz@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/