Degree Details

Program accreditation: the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). CSU is accredited by the Southern Assn. of Colleges (SACS)

Columbus State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Teacher Certification Options in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth/Space Science at the Secondary Level is collaboratively offered by five USG institutions:  Columbus State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University. 

The degree combines online coursework with practicum experiences in middle and high schools and leads to initial certification at the T-5 level.  Certification will be at the secondary level (grades 6-12) in mathematics education or in the specific area of science selected.  This program targets career changers who are interested in entering the teaching profession and who possess the prerequisite educational background in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. 

The Georgia Framework for Teaching provides a framework for the program (www.teachersbridge.org).  The indicators in the framework serve as the program outcomes.  These competencies are embedded in courses, and students are expected to demonstrate that they can meet the competencies primarily in two performance-based courses: Practicum and Student Teaching.

The program is delivered primarily through Internet  

No campus visits.  All coursework and assignments conducted online.

Financial Aid: For information about cost and financial aid deadlines, please see the Cost & Financial Aid information for the program.

The program requires 300 hours of field experience and practicum in addition to the completion of full-time student teaching or internship.  

• Other
• Computer with current operating system (Windows or Mac). Additional peripherals; Headphones, printer may be required.
• High Speed Internet Access

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

* The cost of an Electronic Rate program is the same regardless of residency.

** These rates are averages of tuition rate and student fees. Actual tuition costs may vary, based on the program, student level and student major. Please be sure to contact the college or university for your specific tuition and fee amounts. All amounts are displayed as US currency.

Other cost considerations:
    $350/credit hour. Courses are 2-5 credits each with 9 hours of student teaching.

For additional scholarship opportunities for prospective teachers, please visit http://coe.colstate.edu/student_services.asp

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Admissions criteria are:
A bachelor's degree in a related field as defined by Professional Standards Commission;

Minimum GPA 2.5;

Passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Tests [Reading (200), Mathematics (201), Writing (202)] or exemption through SAT, ACT, or GRE scores;

Passing scores on the GACE content examinations** required in the intended teacher certification field;

Criminal background check;

Suitability for teaching as determined through the admissions process.

**GACE Content examination information can be found at http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA3_testselection.asp

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Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.