Academic Programs
Choose from a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, certificate and endorsement programs in education and human service fields.
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The information shared here is intended to provide an overview of Georgia State’s Education & Human Development offerings. For official details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more please refer to the university catalogs.
Career and Technical Specializations, Undergraduate Certificate
The career and technical specializations certificate prepares people with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in career and technical education classrooms and laboratories. Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins during the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full. Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
The career and technical specializations certificate prepares people with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in career and technical education classrooms and laboratories.
Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins during the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full.
Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
Computer Science Endorsement
The year-long computer science endorsement program is designed for teachers who are interested in adding the field of computer science education to a current, renewable teaching certificate held in a content area other than computer science. Applicants’ certificate level must be level 4 or higher and at any grade level pre-kindergarten through 12th grade or another eligible field. Candidates who successfully complete the program are prepared to effectively teach computer science courses at the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade level. The program has four courses and begins in fall semester each year. In the fall, students take one online class about digital literacy and cybersecurity. In the spring, students take one online class about computational thinking and human-computer interaction. During the summer, students take two face-to-face classes: A programming course designed specifically for future computing teachers and a computer science teaching methods course. During the fall and spring semesters, we offer frequent Saturday office hours for candidates who want to meet face-to-face with each other or the instructors to ask questions or work on assignments.
The year-long computer science endorsement program is designed for teachers who are interested in adding the field of computer science education to a current, renewable teaching certificate held in a content area other than computer science. Applicants’ certificate level must be level 4 or higher and at any grade level pre-kindergarten through 12th grade or another eligible field. Candidates who successfully complete the program are prepared to effectively teach computer science courses at the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade level.
The program has four courses and begins in fall semester each year.
- In the fall, students take one online class about digital literacy and cybersecurity.
- In the spring, students take one online class about computational thinking and human-computer interaction.
- During the summer, students take two face-to-face classes: A programming course designed specifically for future computing teachers and a computer science teaching methods course.
During the fall and spring semesters, we offer frequent Saturday office hours for candidates who want to meet face-to-face with each other or the instructors to ask questions or work on assignments.
Educational Psychology, Minor
The educational psychology minor is for undergraduates interested in a deeper understanding of how psychological principles can be applied in educational settings. Educational psychology minors will gain experience in topics such as: The science of learning Applied memory and cognition Sociocultural and diversity issues in education Learning and development Behavior analysis
The educational psychology minor is for undergraduates interested in a deeper understanding of how psychological principles can be applied in educational settings.
Educational psychology minors will gain experience in topics such as:
- The science of learning
- Applied memory and cognition
- Sociocultural and diversity issues in education
- Learning and development
- Behavior analysis
ESOL Endorsement
Graduate courses in bilingual/English as a second language give teachers additional training to work with non-English speaking or limited English speaking students at the early childhood, middle childhood and secondary school levels. ESOL endorsement Successful completion of the coursework and portfolio demonstrating competencies established for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers by Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) results in candidates being endorsed to teach ESOL in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students must be admitted as graduate students to the College of Education & Human Development. Students who do not hold an initial certification in a teaching field may apply to the M.A.T. degree in reading, language and literacy education to receive initial certification in ESOL and a reading endorsement. Online ESOL endorsement Successful completion of the non-degree online ESOL endorsement coursework and a portfolio qualifies a person a person to teach ESOL in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students seeking only the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be admitted to the College of Education & Human Development as a non-degree student. All courses in the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be completed online. No other courses may apply.
Graduate courses in bilingual/English as a second language give teachers additional training to work with non-English speaking or limited English speaking students at the early childhood, middle childhood and secondary school levels.
ESOL endorsement
Successful completion of the coursework and portfolio demonstrating competencies established for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers by Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) results in candidates being endorsed to teach ESOL in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students must be admitted as graduate students to the College of Education & Human Development. Students who do not hold an initial certification in a teaching field may apply to the M.A.T. degree in reading, language and literacy education to receive initial certification in ESOL and a reading endorsement.
Online ESOL endorsement
Successful completion of the non-degree online ESOL endorsement coursework and a portfolio qualifies a person a person to teach ESOL in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students seeking only the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be admitted to the College of Education & Human Development as a non-degree student. All courses in the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be completed online. No other courses may apply.
Healthcare Science Education, Undergraduate Certificate
College of Education & Human Development
The Heathcare Science Education certificate program prepares those with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in healthcare science classrooms and laboratories. Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins in the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full. Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online learning class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
The Heathcare Science Education certificate program prepares those with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to be successful in healthcare science classrooms and laboratories.
Our certificate program, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, begins in the summer semester. Applications are accepted through the first week of summer classes or until the program is full.
Students spend three weeks in the summer on Georgia State’s campus, followed by a synchronous online learning class one night a week in the fall and spring. Students also participate in a student teaching practicum in which a Georgia State educator mentors them at their school of employment.
Instructional Design and Technology, Graduate Certificate
Our online program in Instructional Design and Technology is for those interested in working in a variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, military and nonprofit organizations. This certificate meets the challenges created by technology training needs and enhances skills in developing and managing e-learning and performance support in the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning and human performance support systems. The graduate certificate in Instructional Design and Technology is a 12-credit-hour program of study. The content is the same as the courses taught in the M.S. Instructional Design and Technology program.
Our online program in Instructional Design and Technology is for those interested in working in a variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, military and nonprofit organizations.
This certificate meets the challenges created by technology training needs and enhances skills in developing and managing e-learning and performance support in the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning and human performance support systems.
The graduate certificate in Instructional Design and Technology is a 12-credit-hour program of study. The content is the same as the courses taught in the M.S. Instructional Design and Technology program.
Instructional Technology for Certified Educators (Pre-Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Focus Certification)
The Instructional Technology certification program prepares educator-candidates to serve as technology coaches/facilitators in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade schools. Those who successfully complete the program are prepared to: Effectively use technology to support student learning of content. Provide professional development and mentoring to teachers and other school professionals. Provide leadership in the development of school improvement plans toward higher levels of student achievement through technology in student learning.
The Instructional Technology certification program prepares educator-candidates to serve as technology coaches/facilitators in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade schools.
Those who successfully complete the program are prepared to:
- Effectively use technology to support student learning of content.
- Provide professional development and mentoring to teachers and other school professionals.
- Provide leadership in the development of school improvement plans toward higher levels of student achievement through technology in student learning.
International Education, Graduate Certificate
A graduate certificate in International Education is available to eligible students enrolled as non-degree students in the College of Education & Human Development or in graduate programs at Georgia State. To earn the certificate, you must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses. Submit a proposed program of study to Gwen Benson, College of Education & Human Development associate dean for faculty development and partnerships, along with syllabi for each proposed course. The specific courses included will be reviewed in light of the guidelines. The program must be approved by Benson and a minimum of two other faculty members associated with the International Education certificate.
A graduate certificate in International Education is available to eligible students enrolled as non-degree students in the College of Education & Human Development or in graduate programs at Georgia State. To earn the certificate, you must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses.
Submit a proposed program of study to Gwen Benson, College of Education & Human Development associate dean for faculty development and partnerships, along with syllabi for each proposed course.
The specific courses included will be reviewed in light of the guidelines. The program must be approved by Benson and a minimum of two other faculty members associated with the International Education certificate.
Literacy Coach, Graduate Certificate
Our literacy coach certificate addresses the growing need to support classroom teachers serving diverse populations. There is an increased demand for embedded professional development, as well as coaching and mentoring in school settings. The demand for school-based literacy coaches has increased over the past few years. The certificate program focuses on specialized coursework to prepare teachers to serve as highly qualified teacher/coaches equipped to collaborate across classrooms, with school administrators, parents and community representatives to improve student achievement. The Literacy Coach/Instructional Facilitator certificate program is an 18-hour program of study for students who already have a master’s degree or a minimum of nine hours of appropriate reading coursework. This training is restricted to those already employed as a literacy coach in a school setting.
Our literacy coach certificate addresses the growing need to support classroom teachers serving diverse populations. There is an increased demand for embedded professional development, as well as coaching and mentoring in school settings. The demand for school-based literacy coaches has increased over the past few years.
The certificate program focuses on specialized coursework to prepare teachers to serve as highly qualified teacher/coaches equipped to collaborate across classrooms, with school administrators, parents and community representatives to improve student achievement.
The Literacy Coach/Instructional Facilitator certificate program is an 18-hour program of study for students who already have a master’s degree or a minimum of nine hours of appropriate reading coursework. This training is restricted to those already employed as a literacy coach in a school setting.
Online Learning Design and Development, Graduate Certificate
Our online Learning Design and Development program is for you if you’re ready to become an eLearning designer. This online program is designed for individuals interested in working in a wide variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, the military and nonprofit organizations. This certificate is designed to meet the challenges created by the growing demand for eLearning courses and programs in education sectors and the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning programs. Through a combination of classroom and practical activities, this program provides participants with the opportunity to design, produce and evaluate eLearning activities that make effective use of best practices and industry standards of development. Ample opportunities are provided for applying the competencies learned in the classroom to job-related situations.
Our online Learning Design and Development program is for you if you’re ready to become an eLearning designer.
This online program is designed for individuals interested in working in a wide variety of education, training and development areas such as those found in business, industry, government agencies, the military and nonprofit organizations. This certificate is designed to meet the challenges created by the growing demand for eLearning courses and programs in education sectors and the workplace. The program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, facilitate and manage e-learning programs.
Through a combination of classroom and practical activities, this program provides participants with the opportunity to design, produce and evaluate eLearning activities that make effective use of best practices and industry standards of development. Ample opportunities are provided for applying the competencies learned in the classroom to job-related situations.