Middle Grades Graduate and Teacher Certification Table of Contents

THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS, AND VISION

MASTER'S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Regular Admission
  • Probationary Admission
  • Enrollment by Undergraduates
  • Academic Standards
  • Degree Requirements

MASTER'S PROGRAM OF STUDY CURRICULUM FORM

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHING (INITIAL CERTIFICATION-MAT AND ACT PROGRAMS)

The Alternative Certification for Teachers (ACT) program is designed for career changers and those who are currently teaching on a non-renewable (provisional) certificate. It is designed as a two year program; at the end of the first year a candidate may be recommended for initial renewable certification (T-4) and at the end of the second year a candidate may earn a master's degree (M.ED) with a T-5 certification. Cohort groups begin in June or January.

The Master's of Arts of Teaching (MAT) is a fifth year certification program and is a full time day time program in which candidates may earn a master's degree (MAT) and a renewable teaching certification in a 4 semester program of study with cohort groups beginning in June or January.

VSU SERVICES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

  • Computer Labs
  • Tutoring Services

WHERE TO SEEK ANSWERS TO VARIOUS QUESTIONS

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT