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Specialist Degree (Ed.S) in Education with a Major in Educational Leadership

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program offered in Educational Leadership provides advanced study for qualified master educators.  The program of study builds upon work completed at the master's level. The Specialist in Education program in Education Leadership is organized around cohorts.  Each cohort is supervised by one faculty member who assures that students meet all program standards prior to graduation.  Coursework is organized around thematic blocks that address school improvement issues.

Admission to and matriculation with this degree program is by cohort only.  A current Georgia L-5 certificate is required for admission to this program. (A T-5 certification will not substitute for the L-5).  Other requirements for graduation and/or recommendation for certification include satisfactory completion of electronic portfolio with requirements set forth by the cohort leader.

New cohorts begin in the Fall semester.

Course Requirements

Semester 1

EDEL 7000 ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE (9)

Semester 2

EDEL 7200 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (9)

Semester 3

EDEL 7900 SYNTHESIS AND CLOSURE (3)
EDEL 7600 RESOURCES (6)

Total Semester Hours: 27

Certification
Students successfully completing this program may apply through their school board or directly to the Professional Standards Commission for certification at the L-6 level. GCSU is not involved in this process.

For admissions questions:
Ms. Sam Basinger, Graduate Admission Coordinator
sam.basinger@gcsu.edu
CBX 70; 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 445-1383
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 1383

For program questions:
Dr. Craig Smith, Chairperson, craig.smith@gcsu.edu
CBX 72, 101C Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-4577
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 4577

Dr. Tish Seay, Coordinator, tish.seay@gcsu.edu
CBX 72, 104 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-2523
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 2523

 
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