EdS in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood
Available at the Macon Campus but some coursework may be available on the Milledgeville Campus.
The EdS in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood provides advanced study for qualified master educators of young children. Early Childhood EdS students experience an advanced, research-oriented, professional education core that focuses on Authentic Learning Communities, and they are able to build upon and expand work and interests begun at the master's level – extending and strengthening their professional, pedagogical, and content knowledge. The program prepares advanced practitioners to be Early Childhood Architects of Change and dynamic leaders in their professional community.
Each candidate for the EdS in Education degree is assigned a graduate advisor in Early Childhood Education who serves as a mentor throughout the program and assists the candidate in completing the Program of Graduate Study.
It is important to note that this program is designed for individuals who already hold or qualify for a level five (5) Georgia Teacher's certificate.
Admission Requirements
- Graduate Admissions Application Form
- Two professional recommendations (pdf)
- Official copies of all transcripts
- Passing scores on the Graduate Writing Assessment
- Minimal GPA of 3.25
- Verification of immunization
- Verification of Georgia T5 certification
- Two years of teaching experience on clear/renewable certification
Application Deadlines
July 1 - Fall Semester
Nov 15 - Spring Semester
April 1 - Maymester
April 1 - Summer Semester
Contact Information
Ms. Shanda Brand
Graduate Admission Advisor
shanda.brand@gcsu.edu
CBX 70; 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1383
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 1383
Dr. Trish Klein, Chairperson
trish.klein@gcsu.edu
CBX 71, 228H Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-6176
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 6176
Dr. Stacy Schwartz, Early Childhood Coordinator
stacy.schwartz@gcsu.edu
CBX 71, 228F Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-6204
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 6204
Dr. Marcie Peck, Ed.S. Coordinator
marcia.peck@gcsu.edu
CBX 79
122 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-2513
Phone toll free in Georgia: 1-800-342-0471 x2513
Graduate Admissions
Georgia College
Campus Box 107
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1336
grad-admit@gcsu.edu
