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Welcome to the

Department of Middle and Secondary Education

The department consists of 11 full-time faculty members with a variety of areas of expertise and research interest in middle grades and secondary education. Our professors have recent teaching experience in the public schools.

The Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education offers the following degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels:

• Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education with initial certification

• In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with initial certification

• Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Grades Education with initial certification (Applicants must submit a request for Transcript Evaluation)
  • Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8) - The state of Georgia requires the candidate to choose two of the following content areas for program concentration:
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science

• Master of Education (candidate must hold at least Georgia T4 certification)
  • Middle Grades Education

• Master of Education (candidate must hold at least Georgia T4 certification)
  • Curriculum & Instruction:
    • Art Education
    • English Education
    • History Education
    • Mathematics Education
    • Middle Grades Education
    • Music Education
    • Physical Education
    • Science Education
    • Spanish Education

 

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Fields (Non-Degree) offered through the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. Applicants must submit a request for Transcript Evaluation.

• Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8) - two of the following are required for field certification and content specialization:
  
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science

• Secondary Education (Grades 6-12):
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • History
  • Physics
  • Science (often referred to as Broadfield Science)

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Programs (Non-Degree) offered through departments within the College of Arts and Sciences:

• Art (P-12) is offered through the Department of Art, Music and Theatre; for information and admission requirements see http://www.finearts.armstrong.edu/
• Mathematics (6-12) is offered through the Department of Mathematics; for information and admission requirements see TeachCert at http://www.math.armstrong.edu/
• Music (P-12) is offered through the Department of Art, Music and Theatre; for information and admission requirements see http://www.finearts.armstrong.edu/
• Spanish (P-12) is offered through the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy; for information and admission requirements see http://www.llp.armstrong.edu/

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

Brunswick Center
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education is offered by Armstrong Atlantic State University at Coastal Georgia Community College (CGCC) through the Brunswick Center. The program allows students who earn their associate degree from CGCC to complete their baccalaureate degree in Brunswick.

Savannah State University Cooperative
Students may take some middle grades education courses through AASU on the Savannah State University campus.

Accreditation - The various 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 (AASC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

We welcome an opportunity to discuss our department with you in greater detail and assist you in entering the exciting world of teaching. Please feel free to contact the office to schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor.

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