Overview

As a recognized leader in the field of middle school reform, we focus our degree program on the study of young adolescents and middle grades education.

Highlights

Continually ranked in the top 5 by U.S. News & World Report

Internationally recognized faculty

Earn Georgia teacher certification in grades 4-8

Certification in two subject areas

Program uses a cohort-based model

Various joint bachelor's/master's degrees are available through Double Dawgs Pathways

Curriculum

Our Middle School Education degree program at the University of Georgia focuses on the study of young adolescents and middle grades education with a special emphasis on:

School-university partnerships
Diversity
The development of positive learning environments
Education for students from high-poverty and non-native English speaking populations
Middle grades curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Subject-specific education (such as mathematics, science, etc.)

Programme Structure

Our courses topics such as:

The philosophy behind middle schools
Young adolescent learners
Planning and instruction in middle schools
The role of family-school-community interactions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Eligibility RequirementsNo more than 9 hours of core coursework remaining (in-progress courses do not count toward * the 9 hours)
3.0 GPA (overall and cumulative)
Completion of (or current enrollment in) EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, or EPSY 2130
Passing scores on or exemption from the GACE Program Admission Assessment
Qualifying exemption scores:
SAT (Critical Reading and Math scores combined > 1000)
ACT (English and Math scores combined > 43)
GRE (Verbal and Quantitative scores combined > 1030 or 297)

Application Materials

Middle Grades Education electronic Program Application, which includes the following:

Resume: Particular format is not required
Official Transcript(s)Transfer students only
Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Highlights

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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