Master of Education in Middle Grades Education

A fully online program, the Master of Education in Middle Grades Education is designed for individuals who currently hold a Professional Level Four Certificate or equivalent in Middle Grades Education with certification in one of the following concentration areas: Middle Grades Language Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Reading, Middle Grades Science, Middle Grades Social Studies This master's program is based upon the concept of developmentally appropriate practices and the value of diverse, intensive field experiences working with diverse student populations. (Note: Individuals seeking initial certification and those who hold a non-renewable (NR) teacher certification, should pursue the MAT degree rather than this Master in Education [M.Ed.] degree program.)

" M.Ed. Regular Admission Requirements 1. Complete requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Possess or be eligible for a Georgia Induction or Professional Certificate or the equivalent, or possess or be eligible for a Georgia Certificate of Eligibility for an Induction Certificate. The certificate must be in Middle Grades Education, with certification in one of the following concentration areas: Middle Grades Language Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Reading, Middle Grades Science, and Middle Grades Social Studies. Candidates who have completed all requirements for the Georgia Certificate of Eligibility have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate. 3. Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined. 4. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations. 5. Complete ‘Disclosure and Affirmation questions’ that address misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance. Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of ‘B’ or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status. *International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA.(www.naces.org)"