Welcome to the
Department of Middle and Secondary Education

The department consists of nine full-time faculty members with a variety of areas of expertise and research interest in middle grades and secondary education.

The Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education offers the following degree and non-degree programs of study:

(1) Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education with initial certification
Program of Study for B.S.Ed in Middle Grades Education with certification (click here).

Apply for admission to AASU, Undergraduate Division (click here).


(2) Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Grades Education with initial certification
1. Apply for Transcript Evaluation; for the application form (click here).
Candidates must declare two of the following content areas for program concentration: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science.

3. Program of Study for MAT in MGED (click here).

4. Apply for admission to AASU's Graduate Division and Admission and Progression Requirements (click here)

(3) Master of Education Degree:
The advanced master's degree is available for teachers who hold Georgia T-4 certification in the related certification field and wish to do advanced work in their teaching field.

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction:
with specialization in one of the following certification fields:

Art Education (P-12)
English Education (6-12)
History Education (6-12)
Mathematics Education (6-12)
Middle Grades Education (4-8)

Music Education (P-12)
Physical Education (P-12)
Science Education (6-12)
Spanish Education
(P-12)

1. Program of Study for M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (under revision)

2. Apply for admission to AASU's Graduate Division for this degree program; also refer to the individual program requirements in Graduate Catalog, 2009-2010.

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The Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education also offers the following non-degree, teacher certification programs at the Graduate level:

Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8)
1. ALL applicants to graduate certification, non-degree programs, must submit a request for Transcript Evaluation; click here for the application form.

2. Program of Study for Post-Baccalaureate, Graduate Teacher Certification, Non-Degree for Middle Grades Education (click here)

3. Candidates must declare two of the following content areas for program concentration:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

4. Apply for admission to AASU's Graduate Division for this degree program.

Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
1. ALL applicants to graduate certification, non-degree programs, must submit a request for Transcript Evaluation; click here for the application form.

2. Programs of Study offered through M.S.ED. department:
Biology (click here)
Chemistry (click here)
History (click here)
Physics (click here)
Science (click here)

3. Apply for admission to AASU's Graduate Division for this certification program.

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There are several Certification, Non-Degree Programs at the Graduate Level in the following certification fields offered through departments in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Science and Technology:
Contact the appropriate Department Head about transcript evaluation and department-specific requirements for these certification programs.
All these certification programs require admission to the School of Graduate Studies. Click here to apply.

  • Art (P-12) is offered through the Department of Art, Music and Theatre; for information and admission requirements contact Dr. Tom Cato, Department Head. See http://www.finearts.armstrong.edu/
  • English (6-12) is offered through the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy; for information and admission requirements contact Dr. David Wheeler, Department Head. See http://www.llp.armstrong.edu/
  • Mathematics (6-12) is offered through the Department of Mathematics; for information and admission requirements contact Dr. James Brawner, Interim Department Head. See http://www.math.armstrong.edu/
  • Music (P-12) is offered through the Department of Art, Music and Theatre; for information and admission requirements contact Dr. Tom Cato, Department Head. See http://www.finearts.armstrong.edu/
  • Spanish (P-12) is offered through the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy; for information and admission requirements contact Dr. David Wheeler, Department Head. See http://www.llp.armstrong.edu/

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For a list of the Georgia Approved Professional Education Programs offered at Armstrong Atlantic State University refer to http://www.gapsc.com/approvedprograms/EducationProgram.asp

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Savannah State University Cooperative
Students may take some middle grades education courses through AASU on the Savannah State University campus. Contact the SSU/Faculty Liaison, Dr. Annette Wilson.

Accreditation - The teacher certification programs in the department are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC). The College of Education is accredited by the National Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NCATE). Armstrong Atlantic State University is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

We welcome the opportunity to discuss the department's programs with you in greater detail and assist you in entering the exciting world of teaching.

Interim Department Head Dr. Brenda E. Logan
Department Office: Phone

912-344-2568

Department Office: FAX 912-344-3443
Department Secretary Theresa.Gerson@armstrong.edu
Office Location University Hall 269C (click here for Campus Map)
Mailing Address Department of Middle & Secondary Education
University Hall 269C
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
Department of Middle and Secondary Education // University Hall 269C
11935 Abercorn St. // Savannah, GA 31419 // 912.344.2568 //
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updated 11/09/2009