AB in Romance Languages (Portuguese/Spanish) / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
Graduates of the AB in Romance Languages (Portuguese/Spanish)/MAT in TESOL and World Language Education program are in high demand for positions in schools both in Georgia and across the United States.
Upon completion of the MAT teacher‐certification program (P‐12), candidates will be eligible for a T‐5 level certification in Georgia and enjoy reciprocity benefits with other states in the country. A T‐5 certification may provide candidates with additional faculty opportunities and responsibilities at the P‐12 levels. The MAT program provides hands-on experiences that will prepare teacher candidates to work with learners at the P-12 grade levels.
Curriculum
In this program, you will typically finish your core classes by the third year, take graduate-level courses in your fourth year, and after after graduating with your AB, continue to take classes through the fall and spring semesters of your fifth year, when you will take specialized courses in a variety of courses related to the field of second language acquisition and applied linguistics.
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Graduate‐level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements include:
- LLED 7040/7040E: Language and Culture in the Classroom (3 credits)
- LLED 7730/7730E: First and Second Language Acquisition and Development (3 credits)
- LLED 7630/7360E: ESOL, Grades P-12 (3 credits)
- PORT 6000-level or higher
Admissions
Students in the AB in Romance Languages program will apply to the teacher education program by the third Friday in January of the spring term of their junior year of study.
Students will need to have completed the EDSE 2000 course prior to application (course required by the state of Georgia). A minimum of a 3.2 grade point average is required and a grade of B or higher is required in the EDSE 2000 course. Program faculty will review applications, interview interested candidates, and make final admission decisions by Jan. 31.
International applicants are required to submit the TOEFl/IELTS. While completing your graduate school application for the MAT program, please include the following:
- Current resume/CV
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
Admission to Graduate Program
Students will apply for admission to the UGA Graduate School no later than Sept. 1 of their senior year.
Admission to the graduate degree program will require a 3.0 GPA and satisfactory GRE score.
Deadline to Apply
You will apply for Double Dawgs admission in the spring of your junior year. Students will apply for admission to the UGA Graduate School no later than April 1.
Visit the Double Dawgs website for more details.
Additional Resources
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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.
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