Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Pedagogy - Only

The Master of Arts in Pedagogy Only is intended for those who have demonstrated content expertise in one of the teaching areas for middle grades (4-8), secondary (6-12), and all P-12 fields (except Elementary Education, Special Education, and Reading).

Graduates of this program will receive a master’s degree level (T5) compensation.

MAT in Pedagogy-Only Program Coordinator

Chad Barner, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education 
770-720-5645
chad.barner@reinhardt.edu

MAT Pedagogy-Only Mission

At Reinhardt University, our mission in the Price School of Education is to produce reflective, problem-solving teachers who respond to the student needs through differentiated instruction driven by ongoing assessment and adjustments within a nurturing environment.

With expert instruction, graduates of the MAT – Pedagogy-Only will:

• Enhance Teaching Quality
• Gain Professional Development
• Fulfill an Educational Demand
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Increase Community Engagement and Service
• Adapt to Educational Changes

Admission Requirements for the MAT Pedagogy-Only Degree

1. Completed and submitted Online Application for Admission
2. Proof of employment as a teacher or paraprofessional in the state of Georgia
3. Must be employed as a classroom teacher/paraprofessional for the duration of the program
4. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
   
   Contact all postsecondary schools (colleges, universities and technical schools) you attended, whether you earned credit or not, and have each send Reinhardt an official transcript.
   
   If a transcript includes any graduate classes, you should have left the graduate program in good standing.
   
   If your transcripts could be under a different last name or maiden name, please note on the appropriate line on the application. One transcript must reflect a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
    
5. Documentation of the candidate operating at a level 2 or higher on formative evaluations and the summative assessment on the latest year of prior experience
6. Recommendation from current principal highlighting strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and educational experiences
7. Two other letters of recommendation
8. Documentation of professional strengths, weaknesses, abilities, experiences, and career goals
9. Proof of certification
10. Commitment to enter and complete the program within one year
11. Documentation of completed Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment Completion Certificate
12. Documentation of application of admission for the Price School of Education program of study at Reinhardt University

Transfer Credit

No transfer courses are accepted for credit.

Attendance

Graduate Students are expected to participate each week in required assignments as scheduled by the instructor. This may require collaboration among classmates and outside research.

Academic Performance

MAT students are expected to earn grades of “A” or “B” in their course work. Only one (1) course grade of “C” may be included in the computation for degree completion. A second course grade of “C” will result in Academic Probation. The course must be retaken to count toward degree completion. A third course grade of “C” or a first course grade of “F” will result in Academic Dismissal.

A student may appeal a dismissal by submitting a letter to the Vice President for Academic Affairs describing the condition and identifying the reasons for seeking a positive decision of the appeal.

See also Grade Appeals and Enrollment Related Appeals under Appeals and Petitions.

Graduation Requirements:

• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and
• No more than (1) one “C” in the program, counted toward degree completion, regardless of the GPA.

See Academic Performance and Degree Completion Requirements.