Middle Level Education (M.A.T.)

The M.A.T. major in Middle Level Education provides initial teacher certification for individuals with interest in teaching middle level students. (grades 4-8).

The Middle Level Education program prepares teachers in two areas of concentration. Participants in the Middle Level Education program must choose one of the concentration areas available: Language Arts and Social Studies education OR Mathematics and Science education.

Program Admission
All applicants must meet the basic requirements for admission in the graduate program of the College of Education. 

• Official scores on the GRE (general exam)
• GACE Test of Basic Skills (or exemption - see admissions page)
• 2.5 undergraduate GPA with completed undergraduate degree
• 2-3 Letters of Recommendation (see specific requirements by degree on application page)
• Statement of goals

Program Degree Requirements for the M.A.T. in Middle Level Education

Professional Studies (9)
Required (3):
EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3)

Select one (3):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
EPRS 7910 Action research (3)

Select one (3):
EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3)
EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3)
EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)

Teaching Field/Major (27)
Required (6):
EDCI 7020 Middle Schools in a Diverse Society (3)
EDRD 7630 Literacy in the Content Areas (3)

Elective (3):
Select an elective with the approval of the Middle Level Education Advisor.

Choose one concentration:
Mathematics and Science Concentration
Required (6):
EDCI 6540 Principles of Instruction in Middle Childhood Science and Mathematics (3)
EDCI 7540 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Childhood Science and Mathematics Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Mathematics (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of mathematics education at the middle level. One course should be taken from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and one course from mathematics education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology.

Advanced Studies – Science (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, and conceptual underpinnings of science as well as the applications of science education at the middle level.

Language Arts and Social Studies Concentration
Required (6):
EDCI 6560 Principles of Instruction in Middle Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies (3)
EDCI 7560 Theory and Pedagogy of Middle Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies Instruction (3)

Advanced Studies – Language Arts (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of language arts education at the middle level. One course (ENG) should be taken from the Department of English and one course (EDLA) from Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology.

Advanced Studies – Social Studies (6)
In consultation with their advisement committee, students select coursework numbered 6000 or higher. The coursework should lead to the development of an understanding of the history, philosophy, conceptual underpinnings, and applications of social studies education at the middle level. One course should be taken from the College of Arts and Sciences and one course (EDSS) from social studies education.

Internship (9)
Required (9):
EDCI 7660 Practicum I (3)
EDCI 7670 Practicum II (3)
EDCI 7680 Practicum III (3)

Program total: minimum of 45 semester hours

Students in this program will be eligible to be recommended for Georgia initial certification after earning passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment and GACE Content Assessments for Middle Grades and successfully completing:

1. All content courses recommended for all individuals by the advisement committee upon admission to the program.
2. EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (or its equivalent) and EPY 7080.
3. EDCI 7020, EDRD 7630, IT 7360, EDCI 7660, EDCI 7670, EDCI 7680, and either EDCI 6540 and EDCI 7540 (Math/Science option) or EDCI 6560 and EDCI 7560 (Language Arts/Social Studies option).

Program Coordinator Language Arts / Social Studies concentration:  Dr Caroline Sullivan , 404-413-8404 , ccsullivan@gsu.edu 

Program Coordinator Mathematics / Science concentration:  Dr. Latasha Jones, 404-413-8475 , ljones107@gsu.edu 

For additional program information contact the initial TEEMS advisor at 404-413-8060 or email TEEMS@gsu.edu.