English, B.A./English Education, M.A.T.

Incoming bachelor’s students will apply through Undergraduate Admissions. After acceptance to Georgia State, students interested in a dual-degree program should discuss the requirements for eligibility with the dual-degree program coordinator at the start of their sophomore year.

If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using Georgia State’s Common Application.

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International students: International applicants are those students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.), students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States, students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status, but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card or students who have been educated outside the U.S.

Learn more about the application process.

Transfer students: If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

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Dual-Degree Program Eligibility

The Dual Degree program is available to undergraduate majors who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 or higher in English major courses. Students may apply at any time once they have taken between 30-80 credit hours.

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to admission to the M.A.T. portion of the program:

• Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. (Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.)

Email [email protected] to discuss eligibility for this Dual Degree program. If eligible, you'll be provided the dual-degree program electronic application to fill out. Decisions are typically emailed within 10 business days.

Students accepted into dual undergraduate/graduate programs must work with the program graduate director each term to develop a plan for taking graduate courses during their senior year (or earlier for specific programs) while still completing their final semesters of bachelor’s work.

Acceptance into the dual-degree program does not constitute admission to the graduate degree program. Admission to the graduate program occurs in the senior year of undergraduate study and is contingent upon 1) successful completion of the bachelor’s degree, 2) performance in the graduate-level courses taken during the bachelor’s degree, and 3) meeting the other admission requirements of the specific program.

Dual Degree enrollment provides a range of benefits including the waiving of the graduate admission application fee when applying to the graduate program. Learn more about our dual degree program .

Students accepted into dual undergraduate/graduate programs must work with the program graduate director each term to develop a plan for taking graduate courses during their senior year (or earlier for specific programs). Click here to learn about the graduate course approval process.

For more details on specific course requirements, go to:

• B.A. in English
• M.A.T. in English

• Students completing graduate coursework while an undergraduate will pay the undergraduate tuition rate.
• Dual-degree students accepted into the M.A.T. program may receive Graduate Assistantships which come with tuition waivers for graduate program enrollment.
• The M.A.T. application fee is waived.
• Up to 12 credit hours can count toward completion of both the B.A. and M.A.T. degrees in history (double credits).

For general tuition information, Check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.

M.A.T. program graduates are informed by research, knowledge, and reflective practice, empowered to serve as change agents committed to and respectful of all learners, and engaged with learners, their families, schools and local and global communities.

How to Register for Graduate Courses for Dual-Degree Program Students

• Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your graduation plans and to review your remaining degree requirements. Click here for information about how to make an appointment with them.
• Meet with your dual degree faculty coordinator or his/her designee to discuss your progression in the dual degree program and graduate course enrollment options. View available course offerings.
• If you plan to take a graduate course in the next upcoming term, fill out the Graduate Course Approval Form and email it to [email protected].
• Register for the graduate course once you receive an email confirming your authorization. Review your academic evaluation to see where the graduate course counts. If you have questions about where your graduate course is counting on your academic evaluation, email your concerns to [email protected].

M.A.T. Field Placement Experience

In the final semesters of the master's program, students conduct field experiences in the metro Atlanta area where students will see the application of theory and research, test ideas and practice strategies that they have learned throughout the program of study. Each student works closely with a mentor teacher at the practicum school and is supervised by faculty from the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

Georgia Teacher Certification Requirements

All students must meet Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements to be eligible for certification:

1. GaPSC Preservice Certificate (Entry)
2. Georgia Educator Ethics Assessments (Entry)
3. GACE Content Assessment(s) (Exit)