If you are interested in one of our graduate programs in initial teacher certification, advanced teacher education, educational leadership, or school counseling, begin your application today! Take a look at the program information below to see application deadlines and start terms.
Note: The Master of Science in School Counseling is offered through Mercer’s College of Professional Advancement and has a different application link, available in the School Counseling tab below.
If you currently hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field other than education and you are looking to gain initial teacher certification, apply for one of our Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs.
Program
Entry Term
Application Deadline
M.A.T. in Elementary Education
January
December 1
March
March
May
May 1
August
August 1
October
October 1
M.A.T. in Middle Grade Education
January
December 1
March
March 1
May
May 1
August
August 1
October
October 1
M.A.T. in Secondary Education
January
December 1
March
March 1
May
May 1
August
August 1
October
October 1
M.A.T. in Secondary Education – 5th Year
January
December 1
March
March 1
May
May 1
M.A.T. in P-12 Education
January
December 1
March
March 1
May
May 1
August
August 1
October
October 1
M.A.T. in P-12 Education – 5th Year
May
May 1
If you currently hold a standard renewable teaching certificate, continue your professional learning by applying for one of our advanced degree or endorsement programs.
Program
Entry Term
Application Deadline
Endorsements
August
August 1
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
August
July 1
May
April 1
November 1
M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education
March
November 1
May
April 1
August
July 1
M.Ed. in Secondary Education
March
November 1
May
April 1
August
July 1
Ed.S. in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, or Secondary Education – The Accomplished Teacher
August
August 1
May
May 1
Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
August
August 1
Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
May
January 15
April 1
Are you looking to advance your career in P-12 leadership or higher education leadership? Prepare to lead the way.
Program
Entry Term
Application Deadline
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Tier One)
August
August 1
January
December 15
May
May 1
M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
August
August 1
January
December 15
May
May 1
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership (Tier Two)
August
August 1
January
December 15
May
May 1
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Leadership
May
January 15
April 1
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Leadership
May
January 15
April 1
Offered through Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement, the Master of Science in School Counseling program is designed for individuals who are looking to become school counselors. Application deadlines are August 1, December 1, and May 1.