Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching in Science Education in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Science instructors play a crucial role in developing students' intellectual abilities and scientific understanding across disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. Urban areas particularly require dedicated, knowledgeable science educators who champion equity and value student diversity through their teaching methods and subject expertise. These educators foster classrooms where students develop scientific thinking by analyzing real-world phenomena, participating in scientific processes, and applying fundamental concepts. These research-based teaching approaches reflect the three-dimensional learning framework outlined in Georgia's Science Standards of Excellence.
Georgia State University's Science Education program caters to bachelor's degree holders pursuing initial certification for teaching science in grades 6-12. Successful completion results in a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree and qualifies graduates for Georgia's renewable (T5) Induction Certificate.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
When applying to the Science Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
Online Application
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Online Application
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
In addition, if English is not the primary language, official TOEFL or IETLS scores must be submitted to Georgia State University. TOEFL scores should be submitted using school code 5251 and IETLS scores can be submitted by selecting Georgia State University Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IETLS score of 6.5 for graduate admission. Applicants who completed a degree within the United States, will not be required to take the English proficiency exam. For additional questions regarding international credentials, please contact your college admission advisor directly.
Tuition
USD
24,246