The graduate program offered in Elementary at Georgia College at the T5 certification level is intended for persons who already hold or quality for a level four (T4) Georgia Teacher's certificate. The advanced level of certification is associated with the completion of the Master of Education degree program in Elementary Education. The program extends and expands the study of the development of children at an advanced level as outlined in the conceptual framework. Within the context of the master's degree program, candidates are exposed to a wide variety of information related to education and work with children with particular emphasis on, working with diverse students and their families, advocating for children in the larger professional community, and conducting action research in classrooms.
Admission
- Graduate admissions application form
- Two professional recommendations
- Official copies of all transcripts
- GPA requirement is a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited university
- Georgia T4 certification or evidence of qualification for one (or a minimum of an induction certificate)
- Resume
Contact
Elementary Education M.Ed.
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy
Ms. Shanda Brand
Director of Graduate Programs
217A Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-1383
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy