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Online MAT in Secondary Education careers

Become a licensed secondary educator

Supportive faculty

Small classes

With an online MAT in Secondary Education from Brenau University, you’ll prepare for initial certification to teach sixth through 12th grade and reach your career goals.

  • 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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Secondary education careers

High school teacher, Georgia $73,340 per year1

Top 10% of high school teachers, Georgia $94,140 per year1

Enter or advance in growing education careers

With Brenau University’s MAT in Secondary Education, you can become an outstanding high school teacher. Demand for qualified high school teaching professionals is growing.

  • In Georgia, jobs for high school teachers will grow by 10% from 2022 to 2032, which outpaces the national average.2
  • Over this time frame, demand will lead to over 1,840 job openings per year for high school teachers in Georgia.2

Program outcomes and skills acquired

What you’ll learn

Your online MAT in Secondary Education gives you the tools and experience you need to be a successful high school teacher.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Content and pedagogy for teaching two subjects of your choice
  • GACE content mastery
  • Curriculum, instructional and technology planning
  • Hands-on experience through field experience and student teaching

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 25-2031.00 – Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.” April 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/25-2031.00?st=GA
  2. O*Net OnLine. “Georgia Employment Trends 25-2031.00 – Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.” April 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/25-2031.00?st=GA