The Master of Arts in Teaching degree leads to certification as a secondary school mathematics teacher and is intended for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field who also have a strong mathematics background.

Degree Type: Masters

Degree Program Code: MAT_EMAT

Degree Program Summary:

The MAT degree is intended for those holding a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or other field with a strong mathematics background. The degree is designed to lead to certification for teaching mathematics in grades 6-12 in Georgia at the T5 level. The program combines a depth of study of mathematics with the study of mathematics education, educational psychology, and research. The program requires 36 hours of coursework, 10 hours of student teaching or internship (for a total of 46 hours), and a written comprehensive examination.

The Mathematics Education Program offers 5 graduate degrees: the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching), MEd (Master of Education), MA (Master of Arts), EdS (Specialist in Education), and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). All 5 degrees are offered on the Athens campus and are geared toward people with an interest in the teaching and learning of mathematics in grades 6-12. The MEd and EdS are also offered on the Griffin campus and are geared toward people with an interest in early childhood (preK-5) or middle grades (4-8) education. We also offer a graduate certificate in mathematics education for those pursuing a PhD in mathematics who wish to learn more about mathematics education.

Recognized as a national research leader in the fields of mathematics and science education, this department combines the expertise of its internationally known faculty with the energy and innovation of its rising young scholars. The faculty’s influential research has included topics such as mathematics curricula, research in mathematics education, the history of mathematics curricula and education, emotional dimensions of school mathematics experiences, tools for interactive mathematical material, socio-cultural-political factors that influence science teaching and learning, international science education, psychology of learning science and technology used in mathematics and science education.

Locations Offered:

Athens (Main Campus)

College / School:

Mary Frances Early College of Education

110 Carlton Street
Athens, GA 30602

706-542-6446

Department:

Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education

Graduate Coordinator(s):

Kevin Moore

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