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Online MAT in Elementary Education careers

Advance in rewarding elementary education careers

Supportive faculty

Small classes

One of the few MAT in Elementary Education programs in Georgia with 100% online classes, Brenau’s online MAT degree gives you the skills and experience you need to become an outstanding elementary teacher.

  • Learn in small classes on a flexible schedule.
  • Gain hands-on experience with field hours.
  • Prepare for certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

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Reach your potential in several elementary education careers

Kindergarten teacher, Georgia $61,690 per year1

Elementary school teacher, Georgia $61,620 per year2

Careers you can pursue with your elementary education degree

With Brenau University’s online MAT in Elementary Education, you will expand your skills while preparing for certification to teach pre-K through fifth grade in Georgia.

  • In Georgia, job growth for kindergarten teachers will grow by 11% from 2020 to 2030, outpacing the national average of 4%.3
  • In Georgia, job growth for elementary school teachers will grow by 10% over the same time frame, outpacing the national average of 4%.4

Program outcomes and skills acquired

Our online master’s degree in elementary education gives you the skills and experience you need to become an outstanding elementary teacher.

Skills you’ll gain

  • GACE content mastery
  • Curriculum, instructional and technology planning for elementary classes
  • Hands-on classroom experience

Support beyond graduation

At Brenau University, support doesn’t end at graduation. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to launch or advance in your career. From writing your resume to negotiating your salary, we support you every step of the way. Here are a few examples of career support you can expect as a Brenau student or alumnus.

Career services

Brenau University Career Services empowers you to pursue your ideal career with resume critiques, mock interviews, salary negotiation guidance and more. Contact us to take advantage of these services.

Professional development

The College provides in-person and virtual professional development sessions that cover career-related topics and assist students with their job searches.

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Sources

  1. O*Net OnLine. “Georgia Wages 25-2012.00 – Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.” May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/25-2012.00?st=GA
  2. O*Net OnLine. “Georgia Wages 25-2021.00 – Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.” May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/25-2021.00?st=GA
  3. O*Net Online. “Georgia Employment Trends 25-2012.00 – Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.” May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/25-2012.00?st=GA
  4. O*Net OnLine. “Georgia Employment Trends 25-2021.00 – Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.” May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/25-2021.00?st=GA