Middle Grades Education (M.Ed.) Program Quick Facts
- Asynchronous online program
- 4-6 semesters
- Flexible course completion; No Cohort Model
- Access to a classroom is needed for some courses
- Desire to Learn (D2L) course platform
- 2 content area specialties (math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies) required
- Certification in Middle Grades Education required
- No entrance test required
Program Application Deadlines
All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.
Spring Deadline
December 1
How to Apply to the Middle Grades Education (M.Ed.) Program
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Requirements
- Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.
- Employment as a teacher in a Middle Grades classroom working with students at least 20 hours per week.
- Clear/renewable teaching certificate in Middle Grades Math or Middle Grades Science in the state of Georgia. Graduate Admissions will verify your certificate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC).
- Teachers certified in states other than Georgia may be eligible. To qualify, you must hold the equivalent of a Georgia clear/renewable teaching certificate. Please contact Graduate Admissions for additional information.
Applying to UNG
- Step 1Application and Application Fee
- Step 2Official Transcripts
- Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
- Include check or money order payable to UNG when submitting a paper application.
Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all course work, undergraduate and graduate level.
- Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.
- Transcripts that have been opened, scanned or forwarded by email are not official and will not be accepted.
- Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia Admissions Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate Admissions unopened.
- Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.
- International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the Admissions office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of NACES or AICE members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions. Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
- Graduate Admissions will retrieve transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at UNG. You do not need to order official transcripts from UNG.
Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to UNG seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.
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Students who do not meet the regular admission criteria may be granted provisional admission pending a successful admission appeal. See Appeal of Graduate Admission.
Provisional degree-seeking students
- may register for a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit.
- will be reviewed to determine eligibility for regular admission following completion of the first semester enrolled.
- are not eligible for federal financial aid while enrolled in courses as a provisional student.
- will not be allowed to continue in the program if a grade of C or lower is earned in any graduate course.
- may apply for readmission after three semesters from the date removed from the program because of a deficient grade by submitting a new application to Graduate Admissions with a letter addressed to the program coordinator requesting readmission.
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The Master of Education in Middle Grades Education does not permit non-degree students.
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A student currently enrolled at an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) as a graduate student in good standing may apply to UNG as a transient student.
- Permission to take courses does not indicate or imply subsequent admission into the program.
- Students must receive pre-approval from the program coordinator before enrolling in courses.
- Requests will be considered on a space-available basis.
- Admission is for one semester only.
- Students who wish to return as a transient student for a subsequent semester must reapply through Graduate Admissions.
- Students may be required to submit an official transcript from the home institution in order to verify adequate prerequisite knowledge/skills.
Requirements
- Required Supplemental Documents
- Copy of Georgia teaching certificate
- Graduate Admissions will verify your certificate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC).
- Teachers certified in states other than Georgia may be eligible. To qualify, you must hold the equivalent of a Georgia clear/renewable teaching certificate. Contact Graduate Admissions, grads@ung.edu, for additional information.
- Letter of good standing or transient permission form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at the student’s home institution. The letter or form should state that the student is in good standing and should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at UNG.
Applying to UNG
- Step 1Application and Application Fee
- Step 2Transient Permission
- Step 3Verification of Lawful Presence in the U.S.
Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions. Transient admission is for one semester only. Students who wish to return as a transient student for a subsequent semester must reapply to Graduate Admissions.
Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
- Application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
- Include a check or money order payable to UNG when submitting a paper application.
- Required supplemental documents may be uploaded with your application or emailed to grads@ung.edu.
Submit a letter of good standing or transient permission form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at his/her home institution.
Note: The letter or form should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at UNG.
Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to UNG seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.
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International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
This program requires current teacher certification. The University of North Georgia is unable to offer a path to enrollment for foreign nationals without current teacher certification in the United States.
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An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.
NOTE: Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.
Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.
If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status.
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Learn More About the Middle Grades Education (M.Ed.) Program
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- Students must have access to a middle grades classroom.
- If not, please contact your advisor upon acceptance into program.
- Students conduct all work online.
- Students have access to online academic resources such as those available through UNG's Library Technology Center.
- Courses are asynchronous, so there are no scheduled online class meetings except those you might make with peers for group work.
- Students must have high speed internet access. Courses are delivered via Desire to Learn (D2L) course management system.
- All students will have access to Anthology, a platform that will be used to submit course key assessments.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Get involved with:
- Annual Research Symposium
- Georgia Science Teachers Association
- Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- National Science Teaching Association
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- UNG Student Chapters of NSTA and MENG
Scholarship Opportunities
- Marjorie Clark Alpha Delta Kappa Education Scholarship
- Marian Prior Couch Scholarship
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Welcome to the University of North Georgia's Masters of Education in Middle Grades Math and Science program. Hopefully you received an acceptance letter directing you to this site, which contains very important information on how to begin your studies, as well as guides on other processes and protocols. Please check this site for information regarding questions you may have. Here are some key steps for getting started:
- Student Email - Upon admission to the University of North Georgia, each student is provided with a student email account. Student email (URL: mailbox.ung.edu) is the official channel of communication between the university and its students. It is the responsibility of the student to periodically monitor his/her student email account and be aware of the information sent by the university. Lack of knowledge that results from failure to monitor university email communications will not excuse students from complying with university policies, procedures and/or deadlines and will not be considered grounds for appeal for relief from those policies, procedures and deadlines. Visit the I.T. Success Guide and I.T.'s Frequently Asked Questions for more details about your username, password, how to access your email and other important email information.
- Banner: This system allows students to register, access their student records and financial aid, and update personal information. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with this system. Log in to Banner for details on accessing this system.
- Advisement: Dr. Chantelle Renaud-Grant, chantelle.renaud-grant@und.edu
- Course Registration: Registration is completed through the regular campus registration system, using your Banner log-in username and password.
- Paying for Courses: This is important so that you are not dropped from your courses. You may view your invoice within your Banner account.
- Accessing Courses: For GoVIEW/GOML students, there is also a special course management system, Desire to Learn (D2L). Access your GeorgiaVIEW account by following the on screen instructions.
- Anthology and your Program Portfolio: For your capstone, end-of-the-program project, you are required to complete a Program Portfolio. You will submit your final product in Anthology.
- Anthology and your Program Portfolio: For your capstone, end-of-the-program project, you are required to complete a Program Portfolio. You will submit your final product in Anthology.
- Your Program Portfolio:Your portfolio will be a collection of your work or 'artifacts' that you've completed in your courses. You will select work that best represents your performance but work that also aligns to the National Board for Professional Teachers standards. Your portfolio will also include a brief reflection in which you will make connections between the standards and your work. The instructions for accessing and completing your portfolio will be shared with you as you complete your capstone course in the program.
Help: For technical questions, contact the campus HelpDesk at helpdesk@ung.edu. For program questions, contact the COE Graduate Office, coegrads@ung.edu for Anthology questions, contact Donna McGrath, Donna.McGrath@ung.edu
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General Inquiry and Admissions
For general inquiries and admissions questions, contact Barrett Rodgers (706-867-3210) at barrett.rodgers@ung.edu
For help with College of Education graduate programs, contact the COE Graduate Office - (706-867-2044) or coegrads@ung.edu.
Shared Systems
UNG's Email - Submit help request at helpdesk@ung.edu or call UNG HelpDesk at (706-864-1922 - be sure to identify yourself as a GOML student).
UNG's Student ID Number - Contact the UNG's Registrar's Office at regoff@ung.edu (706-864-1760).
UNG's Registration System - Access your Banner account.