Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program offered in Educational Leadership provides advanced study for qualified master educators.  The Performance-Based Program of Study builds upon work completed at the master's level in Educational Leadership. The Specialist in Education program in Education Leadership is organized around cohorts with a strong residency (internship) program.  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 and is configured to meet on Saturdays supplemented by on-line assignments and study.

Applicants for the Ed.S. Leadership program must meet requirements from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission part of which includes having a Memorandum of Understanding between the applicant's employing county and Georgia College.

Admission to and matriculation with this degree program is by cohort only. New cohorts begin in Fall semester. 

Prerequisites
1) Pass an onsite writing assessment
2) Meet minimal Grade Point Average of 3.25
3) Hold or be eligible for NL5 or L5 State of Georgia Certification in Educational Leadership (A T-5 certification will not substitute for the NL5 or L-5). 
4) Hold administrative position as defined by Georgia Professional Standards Commission
5) Employing school system must have approved partnership agreement with GCSU
6) Satisfactory completion of interview by faculty admissions committee
7) Verify two years teaching experience

Course Requirements
Semester I
EDEL 7000 Architects of Change (6 hours)
EDEL 7100 Residency I (3 hours)
 
Semester II
EDEL 7200 Curriculum and Instruction (3 hours)
EDEL 7300 Residency II (6 hours)
 
Semester III
EDEL 7600 Resources (3 hours)
EDEL 7900 Synthesis and Closure (3 hours)
EDEL 7700 Residency III (3 hours) 

Total Semester Hours: 27

Other requirements for graduation and/or recommendation for certification include satisfactory completion of electronic portfolio with requirements set forth by the cohort leader.

Certification

Students successfully completing this program will be recommended to the Professional Standards Commission for certification at the PBL-6 level.

For admissions questions: 
Graduate Admission Coordinator 
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