1. LaGrange College Master of Arts in Teaching

2. Master of Arts in Teaching The MAT program is designed for those with a four year degree who wish to become teachers in either high schools or middle schools and gain an advanced degree while working through an induction program. It is possible to complete the MAT induction program beginning in June of one year and completing July of the following year. The program is designed to permit those with a provisional certificate to be in the classroom during the school year, taking graduate courses at LaGrange College after the school day and during two summer courses.

3. The MAT program prepares middle grade and high school teachers through an intensive course of field-based study. Each student will have mentors from among the Education Faculty, Arts & Sciences Faculty, and faculty from Troup County high schools and middle schools, who share in developing all candidates into exemplary professionals. The primary objective of the program is for those with bachelors’ degrees in areas of middle grades and secondary certification to receive their initial teaching preparation at the Masters level.

4. Candidates are expected to provide solid evidence or academic ability. The program provides graduates with multiple opportunities to teach and be mentored in their content areas, and introduces them to many various teaching and instructional strategies. The MAT program consists of thirty-six semester hours of coursework involving extensive field experiences.

5. Coursework FIRST SUMMER EDUC 6040 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (3 hours) EDUC 6020 Educational Technology (3 hours) FALL EDUC 5020 Methods of Teaching and Learning (3 hours) EDUC 5060 Students with Special Needs (3 hours) EDUC 5700 Internship I (4 hours) JANUARY EDUC 5040 Affirming Diversity in the Classroom (3 hours) SPRING EDUC 5030 Research in Secondary C & I EDUC 5700 Internship II (8 hours) SECOND SUMMER EDUC 6030 Problems in Reading (3 hours) EDUC 6010 Assessment and Accountability (3 hours) For course descriptions click here

6. Admission • Meet the Praxis I requirement • Four-year degree from an accredited institution • Successful interview with education faculty • Three letters of recommendation • Criminal background check Prospective candidates’ transcripts will be evaluated and in some cases additional courses may be required. Middle grades certification requires a minimum of 5 courses in each of 2 concentration areas. Candidates will not be recommended for teacher certification until they have passed the Praxis II test(s) in their area(s) of certification.

7. Program Contacts and Costs For further information, contact the Education Department Education Department 601 Broad Street LaGrange, GA 30240 Phone: (706) 880-8267 Fax: (706) 880-8319 Email: educ@lagrange.edu Tuition discounts and student loans may be available. For financial aid information call Sylvia Smith at (706) 880-8220 LaGrange College Office of Admissions 601 Broad Street LaGrange, GA 30240 Phone: (706) 880-8253 Email: lgcadmis@lagrange.edu

8. The MAT program is a middle grades and secondary certification program. MAT candidates have undergraduate degrees, required coursework in certifiable subject areas in the State of Georgia and have passed or exempted the Praxis I examination. For more information on certification see www.gapsc.com