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Is a masters in urban education, right for you?

It’s a known fact that children living in low-income and impoverished neighborhoods don’t receive a high quality education. What’s even more devastating is the rate at which teachers in high needs public schools leave the profession after a few years.

The Urban Accelerated Certification & Master’s Program (UACM) at Georgia State University in bustling downtown Atlanta offers you the opportunity to fill this growing gap by preparing you to earn a master’s of education.

Are you ready to make a difference in a child’s life?

  • Two-year, master’s of education program
  • Career changing professional and/or college graduate
  • Interested in teaching at an urban elementary school
  • One-time, $7500 stipend available
  • Earn PreK-5 certification and English as a Second Language endorsement

What do our alumni have to say about the UACM program?