Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Georgia

How to Become a Teacher in Georgia through the MAT@USC

Do you…

• Currently Teach in Georgia?
• Or, would like to become a teacher in Georgia?
• Want to become an exceptional teacher with a comprehensive background in the most effective and up-to-date pedagogy and teaching strategies available?
• Live in Georgia and want to participate in a high quality Master of Arts in Teaching program without a long commute or drastic move?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the MAT@USC might be the perfect program for you. The MAT@USC is available to all Georgia residents across the state.


Obtain Your Master of Arts in Teaching in Georgia

The MAT@USC is closing the distance between Georgia and the University of Southern California. This esteemed program, which was recently recognized with the Best Practices Award for Innovative Use of Technology by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), now allows current and aspiring teachers from Georgia to study with acclaimed USC professors and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from USC’s Rossier School of Education — all without leaving Georgia.

The MAT@USC combines interactive online learning with hands-on field-based experiences. Created with state-of-the-art web 2.0 technologies that provide an immersive online education experience and staffed with USC’s renowned faculty, the MAT@USC is an incredible opportunity for those looking to become a teacher in Georgia.

Earn Your Georgia Teaching Certificate

Students looking to earn their Georgia teaching certification must fulfill a hands-on student teaching portion, also known as Guided Practice. Whether you live in Atlanta, Savannah or beyond, the MAT@USC will work together with local schools to arrange for your Guided Practice and a Guiding Teacher to oversee it. The MAT@USC will make arrangements, upholding the rigorous standards of USC’s Rossier School of Education.

Upon successful completion of the MAT@USC Single or Multiple Subject Credential program, and its basic skills and subject area competency requirements, you will be eligible for recommendation for the California teacher certification. If your goal is to teach in Georgia or elsewhere, your certification path will involve either becoming preliminarily certified in California, and then transferring that certification to Georgia through interstate reciprocity agreements; or by applying directly to Georgia’s credentialing authority for certification. Our Student Services team will provide support and direction to help you select the most efficient path to Georgia teacher certification.

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Matt Logan is a 2008 graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. While at KSU, he studied American History and wrote for the on-campus newspaper, magazine, and literary journal. Since college, he’s worked as a librarian, a writer for the Chattanooga Times-Free Press, and a county-level elections official. He can’t wait to start his dream job -teaching! To learn more about Matt, check out his posts on the MAT@USC Blog.

Teacher Demand in Georgia

According to Teach.com, there is a moderate shortage of teachers in Georgia. A Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California’s highly regarded Rossier School of Education will ensure that great teachers are being trained to fill this critical gap.

Take the next step in your teaching career today by earning a Masters of Arts in Teaching from USC. Learn more about becoming an outstanding teacher in Georgia by requesting more information. Read about the availability of Georgia teaching jobs and why teachers are needed in Georgia now more than ever.

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