The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education with an Area of Emphasis in Middle Grades Education will enable students to explore theories, issues, and approaches in middle grades education through coursework and the development of research competencies, culminating in the completion of an approved M.A. thesis. At the end of their studies, students will emerge with advanced knowledge of the variety of issues inherent in the study of curriculum development, middle grades schools, and society, and will be prepared to conduct research.
Gayle Andrews, Director of Graduate Studies gandrews@uga.edu 706-542-4244
30 hours
Choose 9 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EDMG 7030 | The Middle Grades (4-8): Creating Safer and Equitable Spaces for Young Adolescents | 3 |
| EDMG 7050 | Critical Constructions of Young Adolescents | 3 |
| EDMG 7200 | Trends and Issues in Middle Grades Education | 3 |
| EDMG 7300 | Teaching Young Adolescents with an Equity-Oriented Inquiry Stance | 3 |
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EDMG(ETAP) 7060S | Theory and Practice of Service-Learning in P-12 Settings | 3 |
| EDMG 7080 | Equity-Oriented Curriculum Planning in the Middle Grades (4-8) | 3 |
| EDMG 7090 | Equity-Oriented Instructional Strategies for Young Adolescents | 3 |
| ETAP 7310 | Critical Studies in Educational Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ETAP 7400E | Personalized Learning for Students and Educators | 3 |
| ETAP 7410E | Hunger in Our Schools | 3 |
| ETAP 7420 | Ethical and Justice Frameworks for Education | 3 |
| ETAP 5610/7610 | Classroom Management in Culturally Responsive Classrooms | 3 |
| ETAP 5700/7700 | Sustainability Education: Promising Practices | 3 |
| ETAP 7800 | Critical Pedagogy | 3 |
Other appropriate course(s) approved by the faculty advisor
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EDEL 7650 | Literature Review in Elementary Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4200/6200 | Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4300/6300 | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| ETAP(QUAL)(ERSH) 7500 | Action Research | 3 |
| QUAL 7800 | Topics in Educational Research | 1-3 |
| QUAL 8400 | Qualitative Research Traditions | 3 |
Other appropriate course(s) approved by the faculty advisor
ETAP 7300
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
Elective courses approved by the faculty advisor