Education Specialist in Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University

Program Details

The online Education Specialist in Elementary Education is designed to meet demands for teachers in grades PreK-5 as they pursue graduate preparation beyond the master’s degree.  The curriculum allows students to collaborate with others, explore teacher leadership opportunities, develop leadership skills, and apply and extend content knowledge and pedagogical skills through the examination of curriculum and instruction issues and research.  Students continue the development of technology skills and develop skills in using technology to impact and assess student learning while also conducting action research related to early childhood education.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Georgia Southern University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Possess or be eligible for a Georgia level five certificate in Elementary Education, or possess or be eligible for a Georgia Certificate of Eligibility for level five Induction Certificate in Elementary Education