The Ed.D. is offered to advance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of candidates committed to scholarly study of and contribution to the field of Curriculum and Instruction. Doctoral candidates acquire expertise in leading P12 curriculum design, development, and evaluation in their respective fields of content specialization and model best practices in the domains of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Candidates are admitted as a cohort who completes courses in the program of study during a two-year period. Following the completion of courses and a comprehensive examination, candidates initiate dissertation studies. Upon completion of degree requirements and passing the appropriate GACE® assessment, graduates are eligible for level seven (7) Georgia Service Certification in Curriculum and Instruction in Georgia.
Admission Criteria
Primary Admission Criteria
GPA of 3.5 or above in all graduate degree coursework (Masters and/or Specialist).
Masters or Specialist degree completed from a regionally accredited institution.
Two professional recommendations from colleagues in current or previous professional settings.
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. (Alumni from Georgia College will have the Georgia College transcript on file and need not send that one separately.)
A curriculum vitae or resume describing professional experiences and accomplishments in detail.
A 4 to 5 page, double-spaced writing sample that includes:
a synopsis of pivotal experiences in your career as an educator
your rationale for applying to Georgia College’s Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program
articulation of your professional and personal goals as an educator
discussion of how participating in this program will support you in achieving your professional and personal goals
description of how you envision your role as a P12 curriculum leader in a content field.
Official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General or the Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the past five years.
Applicants who wish to seek initial certification in Curriculum and Instruction through the GAPSC must provide evidence of a valid, level 5 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate.
Secondary Admission Information
A faculty panel will evaluate all applications and make a prioritized decision on admission to each cohort. Selected applicants will be invited to campus for interviews with a faculty panel. Acceptance decisions are finalized after all interviews have been completed.
*NOTE: A qualified application DOES NOT guarantee admission. Cohort admission is highly competitive.
Important Dates
Application Available: January 3, 2023
Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
Acceptance Decision Date: March 27, 2023
Registration Deadline: April 28, 2023 (Accepted candidates must register by this date or forfeit their acceptance to the program.)
Ed.D. Orientation: May 13, 2023 (Tentative)
Additional Information
The degree requires 2-3 on-campus meetings per course each semester in addition to online course studies delivered using GeorgiaVIEW. Transfer of up to 9 credit hours into the program is at the discretion of the program advisor, coordinator, and department chair.
Candidates are advised to contact their school system Human Resources department to determine changes in pay following degree completion.
Please see the current Ed.D. Handbook for other program details.
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Clemson University; BA, Meredith College
Research
Middle Level Education and Teacher Education, Content Area Literacy and Student Motivation, Young Adolescents' Transition from Middle to High School
Professional Service
Reviewer for RMLE Online, Middle Grades Research Journal and Middle School Journal, as well as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation/Association for Middle Level Education Specialized Professional Association (AMLE/CAEP SPA) and the Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch. Active with the National CMLA Advisory Board and the Association for Middle Level Education Foundation Board.