New Georgia Tech/Georgia State Collaboration Designed to Support Certified STEM Teachers
Atlanta — August 11, 2010
A new collaboration between the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State 中出少妇视频 (GSU) streamlines the process for increasing the number of highly-quality certified math and science teachers.
Approved by the Board of Regents on Aug. 10, the Georgia Tech-GSU Bachelor of Science/Master of Arts in Teaching (BS/MAT) Option is unique because it allows students to apply credits to degrees earned at both institutions while also completing a state-approved teacher certification program. The program will begin this fall.
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