AB in History / MAT in Social Studies Education
This degree pathway gives you the versatility of a bachelor’s degree in history while satisfying the high demand for social studies teachers. A bachelor’s degree in history gives you a solid liberal arts foundation, but when combined with a master’s degree in teaching with outstanding coursework in teaching theory and practice, you gain exceptional marketability after graduation. You will leave UGA with an advanced knowledge of your content area, solid teaching skills drawn from real-world classroom experience, and the ability to teach at a higher salary level.
Highlights
- Obtain a deep understanding of historical, social, political, and economic changes in societies
- Become certified to teach in grades 6-12
- Develop strong communication and leadership skills
- Enter the teaching workforce at a T-5 certification level (master’s-level salary)
Curriculum
How to Apply
All undergraduate students are eligible to apply for a Double Dawgs program. Please contact the program’s pathway advisor for more information.
Undergraduate Pathway Application
Prospective candidates may apply for this Double Dawgs pathway in the Fall of their 4th year by submitting a Double Dawgs pathway application through the undergraduate MFE COE Major Application.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- Overall minimum GPA of 2.80
- Completion of core areas I-VI
- Completion of upper-level content courses
- Completion of foreign language courses
You are ready to apply to the AB History/MAT Social Studies Education pathway when you are starting your 4th year and have completed or are currently completing the minimum eligibility requirements.
If you are in the process of completing the required core course work, you may be provisionally accepted contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required courses while maintaining the required minimum 2.80 GPA for admission.
Learn more about the undergraduate COE Major Application requirements
Graduate Program Application
Students will apply to the Graduate School in their final undergraduate semester. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements for entry into the MAT Social Studies Education program.
Please follow the Graduate School’s application portal to complete the official MAT Social Studies Education application.
In your application, you will attach the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Statement of purpose (short essay)
- Official transcripts
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above are exempt from the Graduate School’s required entrance exam, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and/or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Deadline to Apply
- September 30 (Undergraduate Pathway Application)
- March 15 (Graduate Application)
The Master of Arts in Teaching program uses a cohort model, and cohorts begin in the spring semester each year. The deadline to apply for the certification program is Sept. 15 each year.
Additional Resources
The College’s programs are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in a range of areas and are passionate about helping students succeed both in their programs and professionally.
A close working relationship with your advisor is paramount to progressing through your program of study. You will typically begin with an undergraduate advisor and, as you are accepted to the Double Dawgs pathway, you will be paired with a graduate advisor.
Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.
Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.
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