Master of Arts in Teaching: Middle Grades
The MAT (masters of arts in teaching) in middle grades to level education is a 36-hour field-based initial certification program for grades 5-8. Course work includes 12 content area hours and 24 hours in education in the areas of middle school methods, curriculum, reading, educational psychology, growth and development, tests and measures, and special education.
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Departmental interview
- Admission to the Clemson Graduate School
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Departmental interview
- Admission to the Clemson Graduate School
Program Requirements:
- Middle Grades Curriculum
- Middle Grades Reading
- Middle Grades Methods/Practicum
- Middle Grades Methods/Student Teaching
- Educational Tests and Measures
- Advanced Educational psychology
- Early Adolescent Growth and Development
- Teaching Individual with Disabilities in Integrated Settings
Undergraduate Degrees & Programs
Graduate Degrees & Programs
- Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades
- Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary (Math or Science)
- Master of Education: Administration & Supervision
- Master of Education: Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health
- Master of Education: Counselor Education - School Counseling
- Master of Education: Early Childhood Education
- PhD Educational Leadership
- Specialist in Education: Administration & Supervision
Clemson offers a variety of programs at UCG to serve the needs of working adults who want to pursue four-year and graduate-level degrees, but without having to leave Greenville. Most of the programs' courses are offered in the evenings, for the convenience of working adults. Some daytime and weekend classes are also available.