About the course

The MEd degree is for certified secondary school teachers. This program allows you to upgrade your certificate and, optionally, to earn a coaching endorsement. Upgrade information is available on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) website.

　　This program prepares you for leadership in mathematics teaching for grades 6-12. If you are interested in teaching PreK-8, see our Griffin program.

　　For teachers who already have a Master's degree, regardless of institution, the MEd program can be tailored into an EdS program that incorporates previous Master's work.

　　You will build skills and knowledge in mathematics, pedagogy and curriculum, and leadership. Our program fits the scheduling needs of full-time teachers and prepares them for leadership roles in schools and districts by including course work and practical experiences in coaching, curriculum design, and analysis of policy.

　　Your program of study will consist of 36 hours:

　　9 hours of pedagogy and curriculum

　　15 hours of mathematics, statistics, or mathematics education content

　　12 hours of research and leadership Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Athens
Summer (May), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Summer (May), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens
Summer (May), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

Completion of at least 2 semesters of calculus

　　Passing or exempting GACE I

　　Applicants must submit their official GRE or MAT scores during application. In recent years, students admitted to our master's degree programs have earned average GRE (quantitative) scores in the 65th to 70th percentile and average GRE (verbal) scores in the 50th to 55th percentile. We also accept the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).

　　3 letters of recommendation

　　Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.

　　Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing

　　Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

　　Test Scores Have your GRE scores sent directly to UGA using the institution code 5813.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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