Graduate Programs Overview

The John H. Lounsbury College of Education offers graduate programs both on the Milledgeville campus and at the Macon Center for Graduate and Professional Learning.

As part of the admissions process, graduate program applicants must pass the on-site graduate writing assessment.

All applicants for initial teaching certification programs must pass a background check.  Persons convicted of felonies or crimes of moral turpitude are not eligible for programs.

Below is a listing of the graduate programs that are offered:

 Ed.S. Degree--Specialist in Education
          Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
          Curriculum and Instruction: Middle Grades Education
          Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Education
          Educational Leadership
          Special Education

M.Ed. Degree--Masters of Education (for advanced certification)
          Early Childhood Education
          Educational Leadership
          Instructional Technology (no state or national certification
             available)
          Library Media (initial certification)
          Middle Grades Education
          Secondary Education
          Special Education

M.A.T. Degree--Master of Arts in Teaching (for initial certification)
          Middle Grades Education Science & Mathematics 
          Secondary Education
          Special Education

Non-Degree Programs
     Endorsements
           Endorsement in Reading
           Endorsement in ESOL
         
     Add-Ons (added to existing master degree certificates)          
          Educational Leadership
          Library Media

During regular summer sessions, taking more than nine hours requires permission of advisor. If taking more than eleven hours, a petition is required.

For more information:

Shanda Brand, Graduate Coordinator
220 Kilpatrick
(478) 445-1383
shanda.brand@gcsu.edu

The Georgia College deadlines for completed graduate applications to the University follow:
Fall--July 1
Spring--November 15
Summer--April 1 

The admissions office will continue to process applications as space and time permits. 

After being admitted to the University, applicants must make a separate application for specific programs in the College of Education.  All applications must be complete at least two days before classes begin in order for students to register for classes.

Contact Information
John H. Lounsbury College of Education
Georgia College Campus Box 70
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-4056
coe@gcsu.edu