Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching in TESOL in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Pursue your passion for teaching English with the Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree.
Tailored for undergraduates seeking Georgia P-12 public school TESOL certification, this program offers flexible options through diverse courses and electives to match your goals.
Key Features
Combines online and in-person learning options
Expands career prospects in K-12 education
Connects you with experienced faculty from varied backgrounds
Designed mainly for Georgia P-12 TESOL certification seekers, our MAT in TESOL program includes 36 credit hours of study, one special education prerequisite, and culminates with a portfolio review and oral exam.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
While completing your Graduate School application, please include the following documents:
Current resume/CV
Statement of purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
3 letters of recommendation
International applicants are required to submit either their TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Applicants outside the United States should allow 8-13 weeks for all materials (test scores and transcripts can be slow to arrive) to be received. Applicants inside the United States should allow 6-8 weeks.
Applicants for the MAT in TESOL whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Proficiency will be demonstrated through one of the following:
Bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature
Master's degree in a college where English was the medium of instruction
TOEFL score of at least 80 (at least 20 on writing and speaking)
IELTS score of 7 (with speaking and writing of at least 6.5)
Other Entrance Requirements
3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
GACE Program Admission Assessment
Who needs to take the GACE Program Admission Assessment?
The state of Georgia now requires that all teacher prep candidates either pass the GACE Program Admission Assessment or exempt it (1000 Verbal + Math SAT, 43 English + Math ACT or 297 Verbal + Quantitative GRE) before they can be accepted into programs. The state also requires that all candidates have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work. Go to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website for details.
Current resume/CV
Statement of purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
3 letters of recommendation
International applicants are required to submit either their TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Applicants outside the United States should allow 8-13 weeks for all materials (test scores and transcripts can be slow to arrive) to be received. Applicants inside the United States should allow 6-8 weeks.
Applicants for the MAT in TESOL whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Proficiency will be demonstrated through one of the following:
Bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature
Master's degree in a college where English was the medium of instruction
TOEFL score of at least 80 (at least 20 on writing and speaking)
IELTS score of 7 (with speaking and writing of at least 6.5)
Other Entrance Requirements
3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
GACE Program Admission Assessment
Who needs to take the GACE Program Admission Assessment?
The state of Georgia now requires that all teacher prep candidates either pass the GACE Program Admission Assessment or exempt it (1000 Verbal + Math SAT, 43 English + Math ACT or 297 Verbal + Quantitative GRE) before they can be accepted into programs. The state also requires that all candidates have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work. Go to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website for details.
Tuition
USD
24,630