Degree Programs
“Which degree is right for me?”
Want to be a teacher?
If you are already certified, look primarily at an MEd , MA , EdS , EdD , or PhD in the subject of your choice to upgrade an existing teaching certificate. If your undergraduate degree did not lead to teaching certification, peruse our MAT degree options to earn your master’s and become certified to teach in Georgia at the same time.
If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree yet, you’ll want to start with a BSEd or dual degree program.
The New Teacher Institute (NTI) located in Workforce Education is designed for students seeking initial certification in a career and technical education (CTE) specialization area without pursuing a degree program.
Don’t want to teach?
We have many non-teacher programs — counseling, exercise science, communications sciences, quantitative methodology, educational policy, just to name a few — that lead to different practitioner or research-oriented career paths. Try one of our MA , MS , EdS , EdD , or PhD programs related to your specialized field.
Find a program below that interests you to learn more about how it stacks up against your career goals.
Double Dawgs
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years (or less) with this program through the College of Education and other partnering schools and colleges across UGA.
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- AB in Arabic / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in Asian Languages and Literature / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in Classics / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in English / MAT in Middle Grades Education
- AB in French / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in German / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in History / MAT in Middle Grades Education
- AB in History / MAT in Social Studies Education
- AB in Linguistics / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in Political Science / MAT in Social Studies
- AB in Political Science / MEd in Educational Administration and Policy
- AB in Romance Languages (Portuguese/Spanish) / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- AB in Spanish / MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- BS in Applied Mathematics / MAT in Mathematics Education
- BS in Biology / MAT in Science Education
- BS in Financial Mathematics / MAT in Mathematics Education
- BS in General Mathematics / MAT in Mathematics Education
- BS in Statistics / MA in Quantitative Methodology
- BSEd in Elementary Education / MEd in Elementary Education
- BSEd in English Education / MEd in English Education
- BSEd in Exercise and Sport Science / MS in Food and Nutrition (Nutrition for Sport and Exercise - Non-Thesis)
- BSEd in Kinesiology (Sport Management) / MS in Sport Management (non-thesis)
- BSED in Mathematics Education / MEd in Mathematics Education
- BSEd in Middle Grades Education / MEd in Middle Grades
- BSEd in Science Education / MEd in Science Education
- BSEd in Social Studies Education / MEd in Social Studies Education
- BSEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum) / MEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum - Autism)
- BSEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum) / MEd in Special Education (Birth Through Kindergarten with Endorsement in Preschool Special Education)
- BSEd in Special Education (General Curriculum) / MEd in Special Education (General Curriculum, Non-Thesis)
- BSEd in TESOL and World Language Education / MEd (non-thesis) in TESOL and World Language Education
- BSFCS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education / MEd in Workforce Education
- BSFCS in Human Development and Family Sciences / MAT in Special Education (Birth Through Kindergarten)
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd)
Our highly ranked undergraduate degree offerings emphasize a solid foundation in traditional and emerging educational principles, allied health and well-being approaches, hands-on learning, and in-class experience across diverse disciplines.
- BSEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- BSEd in Elementary Education
- BSEd in English Education
- BSEd in Exercise and Sport Science
- BSEd in Health and Physical Education
- BSEd in Mathematics Education
- BSEd in Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8)
- BSEd in Science Education (Biology)
- BSEd in Science Education (Chemistry)
- BSEd in Science Education (Earth/Space Science)
- BSEd in Science Education (Physics)
- BSEd in Social Studies Education
- BSEd in Special Education – General Curriculum (Online)
- BSEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum and Autism)
- BSEd in Special Education (Educational Studies)
- BSEd in Special Education (General Curriculum)
- BSEd in Sport Management
- BSEd in TESOL and World Language Education
- BSEd in Workforce Education (Engineering and Technology)
Minors
Dual Degrees
Dual degree programs combine studies in the University of Georgia College of Education and other colleges within the University of Georgia. These programs offer you the opportunity to connect your deep interest in an academic area with your passion for educating others. You can generally earn both degrees in the same amount of time as pursuing a single degree.
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- AB/BSEd in Classic Languages (Latin)/TESOL & World Language Education
- AB/BSEd in English/English Education
- AB/BSEd in French/World Language Education
- AB/BSEd in German/World Language Education
- AB/BSEd in History/Social Studies Education
- AB/BSEd in Spanish/World Language Education
- BS/BSEd in Biology/Science Education
- BS/BSEd in Mathematics/Mathematics Education
MEd/EdS Professional Programs
MEd/EdS dual degree programs combine both the master’s and specialist degrees in professional preparation programs that lead to state certification as a counseling or school psychology professional. These programs offer you the opportunity to further your deep interest in an academic area with the experiences that will facilitate certification to practice as a professional in the specific discipline.Master of Education (MEd)
Take your career to the next level with our highly regarded master of education degree programs. With flexible formats and online learning options, full-time teachers and full-time learners alike will find programs to suit their needs. Our theoretically grounded, experientially rich programs are consistently ranked among the top in the nation and will prepare you to excel in your field.
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- MEd in College Student Affairs Administration
- MEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Research Track)
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Tier I School Leadership Track)
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy (Tier I School Leadership Track) (Online)
- MEd in Educational Psychology - Quantitative Methodology (Online)
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development)
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development) (Online)
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education)
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education) (Online)
- MEd in Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methodology)
- MEd in Elementary Education
- MEd in English Education
- MEd in Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Design & Development) (Online)
- MEd in Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Technology) (Online)
- MEd in Learning, Design, and Technology (Research-Oriented Learning Design)
- MEd in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- MEd in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development (Online)
- MEd in Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12)
- MEd in Mathematics Education (PreK-8, Griffin Campus)
- MEd in Middle Grades Education
- MEd in Middle Grades Education (Online)
- MEd in Professional Counseling (Mental Health Counseling)
- MEd in Reading Education (Children's Literature and Language Arts, P-5)
- MEd in Reading Education (New and Digital Literacies, Online)
- MEd in Reading Education (P-5 or 6-12 Certification Upgrade)
- MEd in Science Education (Online)
- MEd in Social Studies Education
- MEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum and Autism)
- MEd in Special Education (Birth Through Kindergarten/Preschool Special Education)
- MEd in Special Education (General Curriculum)
- MEd in TESOL and World Language Education
- MEd in Workforce Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The master of arts in teaching (MAT) focuses on advancing your teaching career and improving your classroom skills. The College of Education offers MAT degrees in a variety of subjects to give you the opportunity to dive deeply into your area of interest. Each option provides both field experience in the classroom and an exploration of pedagogical theory and implementation.
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- MAT in Elementary Education
- MAT in English Education
- MAT in Mathematics Education
- MAT in Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8)
- MAT in Science Education
- MAT in Social Studies Education
- MAT in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum and Autism)
- MAT in Special Education (Birth Through Kindergarten/Preschool Special Education)
- MAT in Special Education (General Curriculum, Online)
- MAT in TESOL and World Language Education
- MAT in Workforce Education (Business Education)
- MAT in Workforce Education (Engineering and Technology Education)
- MAT in Workforce Education (Family and Consumer Sciences)
- MAT in Workforce Education (Healthcare Science Education)
- MAT in Workforce Education (Marketing Education)
- MAT in Workforce Education (Trade and Industrial Education)
Master of Arts (MA)
Forge a future beyond classroom teaching in our highly regarded, research-based master’s programs. You will research and complete your master’s thesis while furthering studies in your chosen discipline. These programs prepare you for doctoral studies, and many are offered in flexible formats including online and part-time options.
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- MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- MA in Education (Literacies and Children's Literature)
- MA in Education (Mathematics Education)
- MA in Education (Science Education)
- MA in Education (Social Studies Education)
- MA in Education (Special Education)
- MA in Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development)
- MA in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education)
- MA in Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methodology)
Master of Science (MS)
Our master of science (MS) degree offers two different career tracks. The thesis programs engage you in research and advanced scholarly study with the goal of pursuing a PhD or a career in research. The non-thesis programs provide advanced training in a specialized area with a focus on real-world application.
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- MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
- MS in Kinesiology (Adapted Physical Education)
- MS in Kinesiology (Biomechanics)
- MS in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
- MS in Kinesiology (Exercise Psychology)
- MS in Kinesiology (Motor Control and Learning)
- MS in Kinesiology (Sport Management and Policy)
- MS in Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy)
- MS in Kinesiology (Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness)
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
The athletic training program at UGA is a two-year, six-semester program that will prepare students to become highly skilled and confident healthcare practitioners in the profession of athletic training capable to practice in a variety of clinical settings.
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Further your advanced studies with our esteemed educational specialist programs. Designed for those who already earned a master’s degree but don’t necessarily want a doctoral degree (though some graduates decide to pursue a doctoral degree after completing a specialist program), these in-depth programs prepare you for leadership positions, university teaching, curriculum planning, consulting, and beyond. Many of our programs also result in certificate upgrades or endorsements.
- Eds in Education (Art Education)
- EdS in Education (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
- EdS in Education (Elementary Education)
- EdS in Education (English Education)
- EdS in Education (Learning Leadership and Organization Development)
- EdS in Education (Literacy Specialist, Online)
- EdS in Education (Middle Grades Education Grades 4-8)
- EdS in Education (Reading Education, Children's Literature, and Language Arts P-5 or 6-12)
- EdS in Education (Social Studies Education)
- EdS in Education (Special Education)
- EdS in Education (TESOL or World Language Education)
- EdS in Education (Workforce Education)
- EdS in Educational Administration and Policy (Gwinnett Campus)
- EdS in Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development)
- EdS in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education)
- EdS in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education) (Online)
- EdS in Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Technology) (Online)
- EdS in Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12)
- EdS in Mathematics Education (PreK-8, Griffin Campus)
- EdS in Professional School Counseling (Gwinnett Campus)
- EdS in Science Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Achieve the highest academic degree in your field through our highly ranked doctoral programs. Work closely with our accomplished faculty on producing original research and gaining the experience to become a leader in your profession. Many of our programs are individually crafted, allowing you to pursue your unique scholarly interests.
- PhD in Art Education
- PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- PhD in Counseling Psychology
- PhD in Education (College Student Affairs Administration-Athens Campus only)
- PhD in Education (Counselor Education and Supervision-Gwinnett Campus only)
- PhD in Education (Social Studies Education)
- PhD in Educational Administration and Policy
- PhD in Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development)
- PhD in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Creative Education)
- PhD in Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methodology)
- PhD in Educational Psychology (School Psychology)
- PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Critical Studies)
- PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Early Childhood Education)
- PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Elementary Education)
- PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Middle Grades Education)
- PhD in Educational Theory and Practice (Teacher Education)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Biomechanics)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Exercise Psychology)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Motor Control and Learning)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Sport Management and Policy)
- PhD in Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy)
- PhD in Language and Literacy Education (English Education)
- PhD in Language and Literacy Education (Literacies and Children's Literature P-5 or 6-12)
- PhD in Language and Literacy Education (TESOL and World Language Education)
- PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology
- PhD in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- PhD in Mathematics Education
- PhD in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies
- PhD in Science Education
- PhD in Special Education
- PhD in Workforce Education
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Doctor of Education (EdD) prepares students to teach at the college level or take on a professional role in education. Our programs use a practical, entrepreneurial, and technical approach rather than a purely research-based focus. You’ll develop skills that allow you to make wide-ranging changes and an important educational impact at an organizational level, such as in school administration.
Other Degree Programs
- Master of Agricultural and Environmental Education (MAEE)
This program takes place jointly between the College of Education and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
- Master of Art Education (MAEd)
A degree program offered in a joint partnership between the College of Education and the Lamar-Dodd School of Art.
- Master of Music Education (MMEd)
A degree program offered by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music in partnership with the College of Education.