Brenau University Online Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education
Brenau University Online

Brenau University Online

Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education

Gainesville, USA

MA

5 semesters

English

Full time, Part time

Sep 2026

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: Get certified to teach 6th through 12th grade in Georgia with Brenau University's online Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education. For bachelor's holders in majors such as biology, chemistry, English, history/social science, mathematics or physics, the program blends instructional planning and multicultural education with field experience including nine clinical hours via internship or student teaching. The program is GaPSC-accredited and can be completed in five semesters. Delivered online with flexible, asynchronous study.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can sit the GACE and pursue roles as middle school or high school educators, curriculum specialists or instructional coaches; and school mentorship roles.

Get certified to teach 6th through 12th grade in the state of Georgia with Brenau University's online Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education. This program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in specific majors to transition to a rewarding education career.

Accepted majors include biology, chemistry, English, history or a related social science, mathematics and physics. Finish your program in five semesters and prepare for a rewarding education career.

Brenau's education programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs (GaPSC), so you can be confident you're earning an advanced degree recognized for high academic standards and quality.

As a student, you will complete field experience and nine clinical hours through an internship or student teaching. This valuable hands-on learning ensures you can apply your studies in a classroom context. Coursework explores instructional planning, multicultural education, contemporary education issues and more.

Graduates of the online MAT program are prepared for the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam. Possible career paths include middle school or high school educator.