Elementary Education Ed.S. Online Program
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:
- Collaborate with others across disciplines
- Explore teacher leadership opportunities and develop leadership skills
- Apply and extend content knowledge and pedagogical skills through the examination of curriculum and instruction issues and research
- Continue development of technology skills and develop skills in using technology to impact and assess student learning
- Conduct action research related to elementary education
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.
Admission Information
The Georgia Southern University Office of Graduate Admissions oversees the application process for graduate students. Please review the links below for admission requirements and deadlines.
Courses and Curriculum
Graduate Advising
Academic Advisor, Armstrong Campus
Hillary Cummins
University Hall 271
(912)-344-2568
hcummins@georgiasouthern.edu
Program Director
Dr. Lina Soares
Phone: 912-478-7644
lbsoares@georgiasouthern.edu
Resources for students
Final Paper Format
View the video below for more program information
Professional Certification Disclosure.
The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Ed.S. Elementary Education program will seek state licenses or certifications.
The program listed above leads to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information. The College of Education has not determined where its programs will qualify a graduate to take the required exams in other states or territories. Check the requirements of your state or territory using the link provided.
For all Online Programs:
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.
Last updated: 6/29/2021