A fully online program, the Education Specialist in Elementary Education (ECED) is designed to meet the current demands of teachers in grades P-5 as they pursue graduate preparation beyond the master’s degree. In the program, you will complete content specific requirements in elementary education.
The program requires 33 semester hours and provides opportunities for you to:
This program is an approved program by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and meets the PSC’s certificate upgrade requirements with corresponding pay increase by Georgia public school systems.
Federal Law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions, and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Ed.S. Elementary Education program will seek state licenses or certifications.
The programs listed above lead to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade. Click here for more information from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The College of Education has not determined where its programs will qualify a graduate to take the required exams in other states or territories. Click here to check the requirements of your state or territory.
Last updated: 9/3/2020
