Academics

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EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

From counseling to learning technologies, exercise science and sport administration to teacher preparation, educational leadership or educational psychology — our programs span the breadth of human development.

TESTING
GACE and Georgia Educators Ethics Assessments
ADVISEMENT
Student Advising
PLACEMENT
Office of Field Placements

Degree Programs

We offer minors and undergraduate degrees (B.A., B.I.S., B.S., B.S.E.), master’s degrees (M.A., M.A.T., M.Ed. and M.S.), educational specialist degrees (Ed.S.) and doctoral degrees (Ed.D. and Ph.D.).

B.A. = Bachelor of Arts
B.I.S. = Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. = Bachelor of Science
B.S.E. = Bachelor of Science in Education (teacher education programs)

M.A. = Master of Arts
M.A.T. = Master of Arts in Teaching (initial teacher certification programs)
M.Ed. = Master of Education (advanced educator preparation programs)
M.S. = Master of Science

Ed.S. = Specialist in Education

Ed.D. = Doctor of Education
Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy

Endorsements and Certification Only

Endorsements offered by the college are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Endorsements are designed for P-12 educators and can be received in specific areas to recognize additional expertise or to strengthen competency levels.

Certification only is for applicants seeking initial teacher certification at the graduate level.

Endorsements

Autism Education Endorsement
Comprehensive Intervention Model (Special Cohorts Only)
Computer Science Endorsement
Dual Immersion Early Childhood Education Endorsement
Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
⊕ English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Online
K-5 Mathematics Endorsement
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
⊕ Reading Endorsement (online)
Reading Recovery (Special Cohorts Only)
Special Education; Pre-School Endorsement
Special Education Physical & Health Disabilities Endorsement
Urban Education Endorsement
⊕ = Online only

Certification Only

Educational Leadership Tier I Certification
Educational Leadership Tier II Certification
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education Adapted Curriculum
Special Education Deaf Education
Special Education General Curriculum

Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Certificates and Non-Degree Programs

Undergraduate and graduate certificates are prescribed programs of study at the post-secondary educational level and are recognized by the University System of Georgia. Certificate programs focus on specialized coursework for preparing individuals in a variety of areas ranging from teaching to technology.

Students who are in need of renewing their teaching certificate or are seeking courses for enrichment, are encouraged to apply to a graduate non-degree program. You can apply as a non-degree student and register for a maximum of nine semester hours. If you wish to pursue a program further, you’ll need to apply for admission according to the requirements of the degree desired.