Department of Middle and Secondary Education
Atlanta, GA
371
Students
Urban
Setting
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Department of Middle and Secondary Education
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of Middle and Secondary Education is located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Social studies education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Reading, language and literacy education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science education | Chemistry |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science education | Earth science |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science education | Physics |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science education | Biology |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Science education | Broad field science |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Reading, language and literacy education | Reading instruction |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Middle level education | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Teaching and teacher education |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Science education |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Mathematics education |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Social studies education |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Language and literacy |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Teaching and learning | Music education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Science education | |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Mathematics education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Social studies education | Political science |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Social studies education | History |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Social studies education | Geography |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Social studies education | Economics |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | English education | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Mathematics education | |
| Doctor of Education (Ed D) | Curriculum and instruction |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 81 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 17 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
175
Applied
102
Accepted
83
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE; GACE I (for initial teacher preparation programs) |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree or equivalent, resume, goals statement, two letters of recommendation, minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5; proof of initial teacher certification in the content area (for M Ed) |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Resume, goals statement, writing sample, two letters of recommendation, minimum graduate GPA of 3.3, interview |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
371
Total Graduate Students
51%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.74% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.77% |
| Unknown | 1.62% |
Gender
Male (34%)
Female (65%)
Faculty
24
Total faculty
Full-time (24)
Part-time (0)
Male (6)
Female (18)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Teacher education in language and literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in urban middle and secondary school settings; learning technologies in school, community, and corporate settings; multicultural education and education for social justice; urban education; international education |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States