OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Secondary STEM Education
Fast-track transition to teaching for STEM graduates, providing pedagogical internships, classroom management seminars, and initial Georgia secondary teacher certification.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology with minimum 2.75 GPA
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GACE Program Admission assessment passage
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of teaching philosophy and criminal background clearance
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Georgia HOPE Teacher Scholarship and federal TEACH Grant eligible ($4,000/year)
- Application fee
- $40 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $325 per credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Georgia College & State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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