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The program consists of education and science course work and in-school field experiences. The MAT in Secondary Science is standards-based and is fully approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The program is designed to be completed within four semesters for well-qualified students who want accelerated paths into teaching. Participants also have the option of spreading their course work over two or three years. The MAT in Secondary Science leads to initial (T-5) certification in one of three teaching fields: biology (grades 6-12); chemistry (grades 6-12); or physics (grades 6-12).

Admissions Requirements

Individuals interested in the science areas must have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or a related field (such as environmental science, engineering or geology) from an accredited institution. Upon review of a complete application by the MAT Admissions Committee, applicants will either be fully accepted or denied acceptance and encouraged to reapply when certain criteria have been addressed. If accepted, candidates may be required to enroll in one or more undergraduate prerequisite courses as part of their program of study. All application material must be submitted to the Graduate School at

Office of Graduate Admissions
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
BOX #9109
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591

Please check this page http://mathsci.kennesaw.edu/science.html for deadlines.

Criteria for Candidacy

• A completed online graduate application & applaiction fee submitted to the graduate school by the March 1 deadline.
• GACE Content Exams/Essays
• Obtain and submit official transcripts from EACH college attended, including those institutions where degrees were not earned. Official transcripts are those in a university sealed envelope. Your transcripts should reflect, at minimum, an adjusted GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.
• Completed prerequisite course work as needed. Prerequisite forms for physics.
• Passing scores or an exemption for the GACE Basic Skills Assessment tests.
• Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (General Test) or Miller Analogies Test.
• Letters of recommendation from two sources capable of assessing interpersonal skills applicable to teaching and/or potential for graduate work. These recommendations should be typed on school or business letterhead.
• A one-to-two-page, typed personal statement in support of the application explaining what led to the decision to become an educator.
• An interview with program faculty may be required.
• International applicants have additional requirements and should refer to the Graduate Admissions section of the KSU graduate catalog.

 

Proposed Plan-of-Study*

EDUC 6100: Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner
EDUC 6100L: Practicum I
EDUC 6200: Curriculum, Assessment, and Management
EDUC 6300: Research Methods and Critique
EDUC 6400: Capstone Seminar
PHED 6416: Teaching of Science
PHED 6417: Teaching of Science Practicum
PHED 6475: Science Teaching Practicum II

Three out of these Graduate Content Courses*

SCI 7725: Chemistry
SCI 7726: Life Science
SCI 7728: Earth Science
SCI 7729: Space Science

Three out of these Graduate Content Courses*

PHYS 5100: Classical Mechanics and Applications
PHYS 5305: Physics of the Micro World and the Cosmos
PHYS 5340: Electronics
PHYS 5400: Electricity & Magnetism with Applications

*The program of study shown above is generic for any candidate in the MAT physics program. Individualized courses of study will be designed for each candidate upon admission to the program, depending on the candidate's background and area of certification sought.

Program Contacts

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Taha Mzoughi
Phone: (678) 797-2152
Email: tmzoughi@kennesaw.edu

Scholarship/Financial Aid Opportunities

Several scholarship programs are available to assist those pursuing the MAT:

HOPE Teacher Scholarship Loan helps pay for teacher education programs. Students can receive up to $3,000 per year toward financing the cost of an MAT. For more information, visit: www.gacollege411.org/FinAid/LoanPrograms/hope_teacher_scholarship.asp

The Robert Noyce Scholars Program in Physics and Chemistry, a partnership of Kennesaw State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology with funding from the National Science Foundation, provides $10,000 per year for up to two years ($20,000 total) for students interested in pursuing science education through KSU's MAT in Science program. For more information, visit: www.ganoycescholars.org.

The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowship provides five-year fellowships for students with undergraduate or advanced degrees in math, science or engineering who want to become high school teachers. The fellowship supports students while they are in a recognized teacher certification program and in their first years of teaching. The fellowship provides funding, networking and professional development opportunities. For more information visit: http://www.kstf.org

Some teachers who have pending federal student loans may be eligible for loan forgiveness. For more information, visit: www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0414.html

Links

Main Science MAT web page: http://mathsci.kennesaw.edu/science.html

KSU Bagwell College of Education
Website: www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad
E-mail: abello1@kennesaw.edu

KSU Graduate School Office
Website: www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions
E-mail: ksugrad@kennesaw.edu

College of Science and Mathematics
Website: science.kennesaw.edu
Email: scimathdean@kennesaw.edu