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Georgia State University
Department of Middle and Secondary Education
Atlanta, GA
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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
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 112 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 23 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
149
Applied
90
Accepted
70
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
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
420
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.38% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37.14% |
| White or Caucasian | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.52% |
| Unknown | 1.43% |
Gender
Male (34%)
Female (65%)
Faculty
28
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 9
Male (6)
Female (22)
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
Contact
Dr. Gertrude Marilyn Tinker Sachs
Chair
Email: gtinkersachs@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8384
Fax: 404-413-8063
Chair
Email: gtinkersachs@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-8384
Fax: 404-413-8063
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