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Gain knowledge and skills to lead the next generation 

Students in the Elementary Education program are prepared to address the human relations and diversity within the public schools.

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Key Benefits of this Degree

What can my career look like with this degree?

$43K
Entry Level Avg Salary
22
Different Career Options
10
Complementary Minors
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The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) ranks Georgia College & State University’s Elementary Education program among the top 48 schools in the nation—and the only program in Georgia to go above and beyond standards set by literacy experts.

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CAEP, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

 

 

The College of Education was nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in May 2022. Accreditation is a nongovernmental activity based on peer review that serves the dual functions of assuring quality and promoting continuous improvement.  

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Early Childhood Education

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Stacy Schwartz

Dr. Stacy Waller

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228F
478-445-6204
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

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Olha Osobov

Dr. Olha Osobov

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228D
478-445-5718
Education

PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University

Research

 English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature

Michael Lerzo

Academic Advisor I
478-445-6298
Education

M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University

B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University