Endorsements, Certificates and Concentrations
What's Available
Our department offers graduate level endorsements in mathematics, science, literacy, and teacher support and coaching.
Contact the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education for more information at ecemail@gsu.edu or 404-413-8020.
The Literacy Coach Certificate is also referred to as the Partners in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) program, a research-based companion program to the Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM).
In response to the growing number of Georgia schools with Dual Language programs, the mission of this program is to prepare qualified educators who understand the history, theory, and practice of dual language education.
Students may enter the program any semester and complete the program at their own pace.
Requirements for the concentration include 12 hours of concentrated coursework in elementary (K-5) dual language education and a three (3) hour field-based practicum.
Only candidates who currently hold a Foreign Language Education Certificate from the state of Georgia are eligible to apply.
Questions about the endorsement program should be directed to a DLIeducation@gsu.edu.
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education is a partner with the Future Immersion Teacher (FIT) Fellowship. The FIT Fellowship is an initiative of the French government’s Dual Language Fund, launched by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States and the FACE Foundation. Qualified French-speaking students enrolled in either the MEd in Elementary Education with a concentration in Dual Language Education program or the Dual Immersion Early Childhood Education Endorsement program may apply for this Fellowship. For more information, visit the FIT Fellowship website or contact DLIeducation@gsu.edu, Ph.D.
The Urban Education Endorsement provides specialized preparation for teaching in urban settings. Teachers pursuing it may be enrolled as non-degree students or may be enrolled in specific programs. Learn more »
This endorsement is intended for teachers who hold a clear, renewable certificate, level 4 or higher in one of the following areas: early childhood education, middle grades — mathematics, or special education general curriculum/early childhood education. The program includes five courses all offered online, with four focused on concentrated study of elementary mathematics content and pedagogy and one serving as a field placement. The Kindergarten through 5th Grade (K-5) Mathematics Endorsement may be completed as a standalone program or embedded in a graduate degree such as an M.Ed. or Ed.D.
The Birth Through Five Graduate Certificate is an online program for professionals who work in early care and learning settings, and individuals interested in pursuing careers in the diverse professional field of early care and childhood education.
Learn more about the Birth Through Five Graduate Certificate »
How to Apply
To apply for a College of Education & Human Development program, you must submit your online application and all official supplemental application materials by the program deadline. View individual programs to find out more.
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Open Endorsements
This endorsement is intended for teachers who hold a clear, renewable certificate, level 4 or higher in one of the following areas: early childhood education, middle grades — mathematics, or special education general curriculum/early childhood education. The program includes five courses, with four focused on concentrated study of elementary mathematics and one serving as a field placement. The Kindergarten through 5th Grade (K-5) Mathematics Endorsement may be completed as a standalone program or embedded in a graduate degree such as an M.Ed. or Ed.D.
We offer a literacy concentration with an M.Ed., which includes a Reading Endorsement. For more information contact sswars@gsu.edu.
Reading Recovery
We offer graduate courses in literacy, which applies to Georgia’s Coaching Endorsement. These courses focus on four areas (a) understanding literacy – the reading and writing process, (b) linking assessment and instruction, (c) using instructional strategies in specific content areas and (d) professional development, supervision and systematic change. Teachers pursuing the coaching endorsement are enrolled as non-degree students in specific programs for certification as Reading Recovery Teacher Leader or the Literacy Coach Certificate.
The Literacy Coach Certificate is also referred to as the Partners in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) program. The Partners in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) is a research-based companion program to the Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM). PCL is a systemic school improvement model based on the principles of apprenticeship learning. Inherent to the model is the coaching and mentoring feature. The series of courses for Literacy Coach Certificate are designed to prepare individuals for supporting accountability with a school-wide assessment system using multiple ways for evaluating student achievement; providing embedded professional development for teachers; assisting with the development of a well-designed school-wide literacy plan; and with assisting teachers to expand their knowledge and expertise particularly in providing differentiated classroom instruction. The training is restricted to candidates employed as a literacy coach in a school setting.
Cohort Only Endorsements
This endorsement is intended for teachers who hold a clear, renewable certificate, level 4 or higher in early childhood education (P-5) or another eligible field specified in PSC Educator Preparation Rules and are interested in adding additional expertise in science education to their certificate. Requirements for the K-5 Science Endorsement include 12 hours of concentrated coursework in elementary (K-5) science education. Students must be admitted to the university and may be enrolled as a nondegree student or pursuing another advanced degree.
The K-5 Science Endorsement requires a cohort of 15 or more teachers.
This endorsement is intended for teachers who hold a clear, renewable certificate, level 4 or higher in early childhood education (P-5) or another eligible field specified in PSC Educator Preparation Rules and are interested in adding additional expertise in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education to their certificate. Requirements for the K-5 STEM Endorsement include 8 hours of concentrated coursework in elementary (K-5) STEM education. Students must be admitted to the university and may be enrolled as a nondegree student or pursuing another advanced degree.
The K-5 STEM Endorsement requires a cohort of 15 or more teachers.
Program Coordinator: Carla Tanguay
The Teacher Support and Coaching (TSC) Endorsement Program is one of six endorsements offered through the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE).
Revised in 2015, the ECE TSC Endorsement is embedded in the ECE MEd degree program as an option for a concentration. In addition, graduate students may elect to earn a stand- alone endorsement in TSC by enrolling and successfully completing: ECE 8400 and ECE 8680. Candidates must have three years of teaching experience to be eligible to enroll in the 6 hours of Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement courses.
TSC Endorsement Required (6):
ECE 8400: Teacher Development (3)
ECE 8680: Internship in Teacher Support (3)
Applications are not accepted right now but will be for summer 2022 with a May 1, 2022 application deadline.