Secondary Education (M.A.T.)

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The completion of the requirements for the M.A.T. will result in certification at the secondary level (Grades 6-12). The majors which will be considered for Brenau’s M.A.T. are biology, chemistry English, history or related social science, mathematics, physics and theatre (P-12). In addition to all the course requirements, students must pass the Teaching Field Content Exams for academic content area (GACE) prior to student teaching or internship.

* This symbol is part of the title of the course as this course is applicable to the Liberal Education curriculum as well.

§ = This course required for admission to Teacher Education.

¥ = Course contains field experience.

Prerequisite Placement

MS 101 - College Algebra * (for math students only)

Professional Development

Methods and Content

ED 614 - Content Applications
ED 643 - Reading in the Content Area
Choose one from the list below based on degree field:
PS 505 - Science for Teachers ¥
MS 510 - Mathematics for Teachers ¥
ED 631 - Literacy for Teachers ¥
ED 632 - Social Studies for Teachers ¥

Clinical Experience

A total of 9-12 hours of clinical experience is required. Choose from one of the student teaching courses (9 hours) listed below for one semester or the internship experience (12 hours) over several semesters.

Field Experience: Will have field experience in designated courses. Those courses noted with the symbol ¥.

Total

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 36 - 39

The difference in hours is dependent upon the clinical experience the student chooses.