College of Education
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
The Early Childhood Education program prepares teachers to work with young children in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. The program reflects research and best practice in the field of early childhood education and teacher education. Graduates are capable of functioning in a variety of educational settings.For more information go to the Early Childhood Education website.
Contact - Carla Tanguay, Ed.S. ctanguay@gsu.edu 404-413-8229
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for the teacher who wishes to establish a learner-centered classroom. Through an integrated approach that provides choices and opportunities for decision making and dynamic group interactions, teachers participating in this collaborative master's program become partners with faculty in shaping the path or paths by which content is learned.For more information go to the Early Childhood Education website.
Contact - Lynn Hart lhart@gsu.edu 404-413-8224
Graduate Admissions (Application)
M.Ed. Application Requirements
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
The program for the major in initial early childhood teacher education prepares teachers of young children (birth to 10 years) in an urban environment. The program is designed for people who already hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than education. Applicants for this program must provide documentation of previous work experience and participate in interviews conducted by faculty and school-based personnel. The Department of Early Childhood Education reserves the right to specify additional criteria for applicants. For more information go to the Early Childhood Education website.
Contact - Nancy Jo Schafer ecenjs@langate.gsu.edu 404-413-8207
Graduate Admissions (Application)
M.A.T. Application Requirements
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
The Specialist in Education degree (Ed.S.) offered by the Department of Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare educational leaders who can make a difference in their school communities. Coursework, extensive internship experiences, and collaboration among school and university faculty combine to develop a program that supports and extends the professional growth of each candidate. For more information go to the Early Childhood Education website.
Contact - Dr. D. Truscott dmt@gsu.edu 404-413-8218
Graduate Admissions (Application)
Ed.S. Application Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Students in the Early Childhood Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program will gain a thorough knowledge of theories, research, and issues related to the field of early childhood/elementary education, assist and eventually perform the role of scholar/teacher at the university/college level, assist and eventually perform the role of a researcher in Early Childhood Education. For more information go to the Early Childhood Education website.
Contact - Dr. J. Dangel jdangel@gsu.edu 404-413-8219
Graduate Admissions (Application)
Ph.D. Application Requirements