Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education
The Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education focuses on the development of teachers in English/language arts, mathematics, reading, the sciences, and social studies for the middle grades (4-8) and in mathematics and the sciences for the secondary grades (6-12). We also collaboratively offer an endorsement in Reading with the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Our department includes faculty with academic expertise in curriculum and instruction and in the core areas of the school curriculum (English/language arts, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies), as well as foundational areas, including educational psychology, educational research, instructional technology, and inclusive education.
Undergraduate Programs
B.S. in Middle Grades Education
Designed to prepare effective teachers for learners in the middle grades and leads to initial teacher certification in two content areas (language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies) for grades 4-8 in Georgia.
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Designed to prepare effective teachers for learners in the secondary grades and leads to initial teacher certification in mathematics, biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 6-12 in Georgia.
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Master's Degree Programs
M.A.T. in Secondary English
Leads to a Master's degree and a teaching certificate in Secondary English (grades 6-12).
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Leads to a Master's degree and a teaching certificate in Secondary Mathematics or Science (grades 6-12).
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Leads to a Master's degree for teachers certified in the middle grades (4-8) or secondary (6-12) English/language arts, history/social studies, mathematics, or the sciences.
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Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction
Designed for candidates who have already earned a Master’s degree in professional education or a related field and wish to continue graduate study in order to become curriculum leaders, teacher leaders, or executive leaders.
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Designed for candidates who have already earned a Master’s degree in professional education or a related field and wish to continue graduate study in order to enhance their expertise and to improve their practice.
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Ed.D. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Designed for candidates who have already earned a Master’s degree in professional education or a related field and wish to continue graduate study in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve as learner-centered specialists engaging in scholarly inquiry and research.
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