Secondary Science (6-12) MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Science (6-12)

Contact: Dr. Greg Rushton
Office: SC 435
Phone: (678) 797-2046
Email: grushton@kennesaw.edu
Web address: http://mathsci.kennesaw.edu/

Additional Admissions Requirements for the MAT in Secondary Science (6-12):

• Official scores on the GACE Content Assessments in the subject area for which a candidate seeks certification from KSU (biology, chemistry, or physics) are required as part of the application packet. A failing score on the Content Assessments does not necessarily disqualify a candidate from admission into the MAT-Science program; however, additional coursework may be required as part of his/her program of study. A passing score on the GACE Content Assessments, although not by itself sufficient for admission to the program, will exempt the candidate from additional coursework outside of that outlined in the MAT Science program of study in the Graduate Catalog.
• Upon the review of a complete application by an MAT Admissions Committee, admission may be at one of two levels, MAT-Interest or Admission to Candidacy.
  
  • MAT-Interest: for individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree in the content area (e.g., chemistry, biology, or physics) or related field from an accredited institution, but who require additional content area coursework to meet prerequisites and/or to achieve an adjusted GPA of 2.75 in courses related to the major. Once coursework is completed and the GACE Basic Skills Assessment and Content Assessments tests have been passed, students may apply for Admission to Candidacy.
  • Admission to Candidacy: for individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree in the content area (e.g., chemistry, biology, or physics) or a related field (e.g., environmental science, engineering, or geology) from an accredited institution, who have completed prerequisite coursework, who possess an adjusted GPA of 2.75 in courses related to the major, and who have passed or exempted the GACE Basic Skills Assessment tests.

Program of Study