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Students Enrolled in Program
$3,041
Average Cost per Semester

About the Program

Great teachers don’t just share knowledge—they change lives. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary / Special Education program at MGA prepares you to do both.

Through classroom learning and hands-on clinical experience in local schools, you’ll gain the skills to teach literacy, math, science, and more, while also learning how to create classrooms where every child can thrive.

With flexible day cohorts in Macon and Cochran and a special pathway for paraprofessionals, MGA makes quality teacher preparation accessible. Turn your passion for learning into a career that changes lives.

To learn about how and when to apply, visit the Apply to the Education Program page.

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Why MGA?

Affordable

As the number one most affordable state university in the state of Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15-credit-hour semester (that's a full course load).

*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.


Student First

The University is equipped with faculty committed to student success and provides pathways to career, flexible learning options, experiential learning, and resources for student support and engagement. Nearly 70% of MGA alumni work within the state of Georgia with their career-ready skills.


Accredited

The Teacher Education Program within the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences is approved and meets accreditation requirements set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). To learn more about institution-wide accreditation information, please visit the Accreditation page.

What Can You Do with This Degree?

Graduates of the BSESE program at MGA have continued their careers in the following programs and positions:
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • First Grade Teacher
  • Paraprofessional
  • Teacher
  • Office Clerk
$52,000
Median Salary for Program Graduates

*Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/education/education-field-of-degree.htm

Courses

Some of the required courses for this program include:

  • EDUC 2008 Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
  • EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
  • EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts
  • EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching
  • ISCI 2001 Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science
  • ISCI 2002 Integrated Science - Physical Science
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"I chose MGA because of the high-quality education with affordable rates. As a mother of two children, the college was easily accessible with a financial aid department willing to guide you. "

-Symone Caldwell, Class of 2022