Middle Grades Education, 4-8

Faculty

Dr. Katrina Short, Chair Dr. William Brown Prof. Tim Goss

Dr. Lynn Rambo

Piedmont College’s Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degree programs with a major in middle grades education (M.G.) for grades 4-8 are designed to allow for multiple paths to both initial and advanced certification. The M.G. M.A.T. program is designed to meet the needs of candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in a field other than education and are seeking initial certification.

The M.A. program is designed to meet the needs of those who hold certification in middle grades education or another field of education and are seeking advanced certification.

A certification only option is available for candidates seeking certification who already hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a PSC accredited institution. Each candidate’s program is designed based on transcript analysis to enhance any and all previous study and meet individual needs based on experiences, professional goals, and the mission of the School of Education. Candidates have to meet prerequisites in academic areas. The required courses and the electives create an effective program that meets the requirements of Piedmont College and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Through a combination of course work, use of technology, field experiences, research and integrated learning, candidates link theory and practice.

Piedmont College reserves the rights to abrogate, add to, delete, or alter any regulation, requirement, or course whenever such change may be deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to inform candidates of any changes.

Course Descriptions