Program Overview

100% Online | 10 Courses | 30 Credit Hours

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Pedagogy-Only is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and want to become certified teachers. Intended for candidates with content knowledge in their chosen certification field, the MAT develops the pedagogical skills and classroom experience needed for successful teaching and leads to initial teacher certification.

The MAT in Pedagogy-Only is currently offered in the following certification fields:

  • Biology (6-12)
  • Business (6-12)
  • Culinary Arts
  • Chemistry (6-12)
  • Chinese (Mandarin) (P-12)
  • Computer Science (P-12)
  • Economics (6-12)
  • Eng. To Speakers of Other Lang. (ESOL) (P-12)
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Family/Consumer Science (6-12)
  • French (P-12)
  • German (P-12)
  • Graphic Communications and Design
  • Health and Physical Education (P-12)
  • Healthcare Science (6-12)
  • History (6-12)
  • Japanese (P-12)
  • Korean (P-12)
  • Latin (P-12)
  • Marketing (6-12)
  • Mathematics (6-12)
  • Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Science (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Social Science (4-8)
  • Physics (6-12)
  • Science (Broad Field) (6-12)
  • Spanish (P-12)

Admission Requirements

GRADUATE COLLEGE Requirements:

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Completed online Graduate Application
  • $60 non-refundable application processing fee
  • Official transcripts are required from every college or university attended, even if a degree was not completed
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA from degree-granting institution

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS(P-12)

  • GACE Ethics for Teachers 351 - Once you complete this assessment, please upload your certificate with your graduate application. You may print a copy of your completion certification from the GACE Ethics test taker website. Information may be found on the GACE Ethics website.

  • Professional Resume - Please upload your resume when completing the online graduate application. Resume should document education, work experience, volunteer experience, service accomplishments, and leadership activities.

  • Evidence of expertise in the content of the field of certification sought. This can be accomplished through one of three options:

    • A bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of certification sought,

    • A passing score on the Georgia state-approved content assessment (GACE) in the field of certification sought, or

    • Completion of 21 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of certification sought.

  • GaPSC Application for Pre-Service Certification - This step occurs after acceptance to KSU, but prior to enrolling in courses. The pre-service certification is a GaPSC requirement. Learn more about the Pre-Service Certification.

*Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit

KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements. Additionally, KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services provides assistance.

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Tuition & Fees

Costs include graduate student online tuition and mandatory student fees.

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Deadline

Enrolls Summer - Deadline May 1

Enrolls Fall - Deadline July 1

 

 

 

Contact Us

For more information on Graduate Admissions, email degreeup@kennesaw.edu.