Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
With a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education participants can focus on issues of school improvement while also developing expertise in a content area such as English, math, the social sciences, science, business, art, health, Spanish, or French. Programs tailored to a dual focus of a content area plus technology, reading, students with special needs, or leadership are also possible.
This program is for individuals who already hold or qualify for a level four (4) Georgia Teacher's certificate.
Course Requirements
School Improvement Core (12 Semester Hours)
EDFS 6224 INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT (3)
EDFS 6225 IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS, SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES (3)
EDFS 6226 MODELS OF INQUIRY (3)
EDFS 6231 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH (3)
Professional Education Courses (12-15 Semester Hours)
EDFS 6149 ISSUES IN SECONDARY CURRICULUM (3)
EDRD 6150 LITERATURE, READING, & WRITING IN CONTENT FIELDS (3)
EDFS 6494 ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (3)
EDEX 6111 EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS IN REGULAR CLASSES (3) (Required unless completed at the undergraduate level.)
EDFS 6233 CAPSTONE (3)
Electives in the Content Field (9-12 Semester Hours)
Graduate-level courses in the content area of specialization are selected through advisement to strengthen and extend prior content knowledge. Courses in technology, reading, special education, or leadership may also be included here.
Total Semester Hours: 36
Required if Not Already Met (Georgia State Certification requirements)
EDIT 5202 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY or competency
Reading Competency or Reading course
Certification
Candidates apply for upgrades through their school systems or directly to the Professional Standards Commission. GCSU is not involved in this process.
For admissions questions:
Shanda Brand, 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.Jane Hinson, Chairperson
jane.hinson@gcsu.edu
CBX 79, 122 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-1243
Phone toll free in Georgia: 800-342-0471 Ext. 1243
