Become a middle school or high school teacher in the field in which you earned your bachelor’s.
Nearly 4,000 additional secondary school teachers are projected to be needed in Georgia by 2026. Brenau’s 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education prepares you to transition into a rewarding, in-demand career as a certified middle or high school teacher.
Our FREE program guide puts everything you need to know in one place.
To enroll in this program, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in one of the following fields:
M.A.T. curriculum is heavily focused on classroom teaching, and is best for those who want to become a certified teacher.
M.Ed. programs usually appeal to those who currently teach in a classroom but aspire to administrative positions, such as a principal or curriculum developer.
Just like you will do for your future students, we provide you easy access to quality education to efficiently realize your career goals. Our professional tutoring program, academic coaching, writing center and other resources help online students succeed.
Your M.A.T. coursework is 100% online to better fit your busy life
You’re getting a degree from a university that’s GaPSC-approved.
Most classes last just seven weeks, moving along at a pace convenient to you
Secondary School Teachers
$58,050
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Secondary School Teachers in Georgia, 2018–2020
2,300
Projections Central
Beginning your teaching career with an M.A.T. can increase your starting salary.
According to Teacher.org, teachers with a master’s make an average of:
$7,000
more per year nationwide.
$755
Cost per credit
85%
More than 85% of Brenau students receive some sort of financial assistance
Core courses for the M.A.T. in Secondary Education include:
After you complete all of your courses, you’ll apply the skills you learn through a student teaching or internship experience. Brenau’s Office of Clinical Experiences will work with schools and experienced mentors to ensure your success.
Connect with an enrollment coach for more details:
866.239.4762
“It’s exciting to think that what you’re doing really matters. It impacts not only a child’s life, but it’s going to impact generations to come through what you’re doing right now, helping them to prepare.”
— Dr. Jill Goforth
Director of Clinical Experiences