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Teaching Math in Georgia

When most people think of Georgia, they think of Atlanta – the economic and cultural hub of the south. While the Atlanta metropolitan area certainly serves a large number of students, there are also many rural teaching opportunities throughout the state. Georgia has a rich history and served as the backdrop of much of the Civil Rights movement. While much progress has been made since that time, there is still much work to be done in order to improve Georgia’s education system.

Teaching salaries are lower in Georgia than the national average, but so is the cost of living. Teachers can enjoy a good quality of life and take advantage of the vast natural resources and beauty found throughout the state.
With the achievement gap growing in Georgia, policymakers have made concerted efforts to attract high-quality teachers. Georgia offers a large number of alternative certification routes for professionals and programs like the Georgia Teaching Fellows and Teach for America – all in an effort to draw and retain good, high-quality teachers to meet the growing needs of the student population.

Math Teacher Certification in Georgia

Math Teaching Qualifications

Georgia requires certified teachers to have an undergraduate degree, complete a state-approved teacher preparation program and pass the GACE Basic Skills, Content, and Professional Tests in the appropriate subject area.

Credentials & Exams

Georgia has two tiers of certification:

  • The first is the Initial Certificate, typically obtained through a non-traditional certification route.
  • The second is the Clear Renewable Certificate (valid for five years), which is obtained after passing the Georgia Assessments for The Certification of Educators (GACE) test.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

Georgia offers three alternative certification routes:

  • The first is the Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program (TAPP). This program is designed for career changers who already hold a bachelor’s degree in the desired subject area. Participants complete a training program and internship and begin teaching with a renewable teaching certificate. In order to keep up with the growing student population in Georgia, the TAPP program has grown immensely and is now offered through more than a dozen regional education service agencies.
  • The second alternative certification option is the Georgia Teaching Fellows program, which serves districts in Augusta, Southwest Georgia and metro-Atlanta locations. Participants receive an intensive six-week summer training to prepare for immediate placement in the classroom. Teaching fellows teach full-time and must commit to teaching three years in a high-need school district.
  • The third option is the Troops to Teachers program, available for veterans looking to begin a teaching career.

Financial Aid for GA Math Teachers

  • PROMISE Teacher Scholarship: This scholarship provides up to $6,000 in forgivable loans to students planning to teach in high-need fields and schools.
  • Georgia Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarship: This scholarship awards $1,000 to junior or senior college students obtaining a teaching degree.
  • PAGE Foundation Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Savannah-Chatham County or Putnam County public high-school senior planning to become an educator.
  • Loveday Foundation Innovation Grant: This $1,000 grant is offered to a teacher or group of teachers for an innovative project designed to motivate students and improve student learning.
  • Georgia Power’s New Teacher Assistance Grants: This $1,000 grant is awarded to new teachers for purchase of classroom supplies and materials.

Math Teaching Degrees in Georgia

Below we've listed all of the Georgia math teacher education programs in our database. We're constantly scouring the web to find new programs to add, so feel free to check back frequently.

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Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia
Major in Mathematics - Teaching at the Secondary school Level
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia
Master of Education in Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Math Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education (4-8) - Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or Language Arts
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (6-12) - Math
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Teacher Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education (Teacher Education Accreditation)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics (Teacher Education Accreditation)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia
Bachelor of Science Mathematics - Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Math and Science
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, Georgia
Major in Mathematics - Teacher Licensure
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics (Elementary Teaching)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
1-6
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics (Middle Teaching)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
5-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics (Secondary Teaching)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
8-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelors of Science in Education in Middle Childhood Education - Concentrations in Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Certification in Teacher Education - Mathematics & Statistics
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Doctorate/PhD
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Paine College
Augusta, Georgia
Majors in Mathematics with Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Piedmont College
Demorest, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Math Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science/Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Masters of Education in Secondary Education - Advanced Certification: Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Reinhardt University
Waleska, Georgia
Major in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Shorter University
Rome, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Education - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Specialist in Education - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Major - Teaching Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Mathematics (6-12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
6-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Middle Grades Education - Concentrations in Math & Science
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Georgia Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Georgia Department of Education
2015 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
800-311-3627

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted July 2010; implemented 2014-15. Learn more about math standards for Georgia here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • DOE Job Board
  • Georgia Charter Schools Job Board
  • Georgia Independent Schools Job Board
  • DeKalb County Job Board
Professional Associations
  • Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Georgia Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Teacher Shortages in Math
None reported in 2014-15.
Expenditure per Student: $9,654

Georgia’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $9,654, or 87.2% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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