EdS in Education (Elementary Education)
The EdS in Elementary Education is for experienced teachers who would like to assume greater responsibility in educational decisions and processes within a school, district, and/or community.
Our program seeks to refine your skills in mentorship, professional development, curriculum, and assessment design by bringing critical theoretical conversations to bear on practical problems of practice in a collaborative and challenging atmosphere.
Highlights
- Collaborative environment
- Flexible course schedule designed for working professionals
- Individualized courses to suit your needs
Curriculum
This degree program consists of 30 semester hours of coursework beyond the master’s degree, covering five areas:
- Curriculum and teaching in elementary environments
- Social foundations
- Psychological foundations
- School subject areas
- Research and evaluation
The program is planned as a logically organized whole, in light of your record in previous undergraduate and graduate courses, plus your entire professional experience. It includes 30 hours of coursework determined by you and your advisor; this allows for maximum flexibility in your classes as well as in your completion time. Topics include policy analysis and evaluation, and you will complete a research project, but you may be able to tailor courses toward a particular academic interest.
You will be required to take a minimum of five courses from our department (EDEC/EDMS/ESSE/ETAP) and a minimum of two courses from outside the Department of Educational Theory and Practice. You may also select other courses from offerings both in and outside of the College of Education.
Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .
How to Apply
Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia
The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.
Start A Graduate School Application
Part 2: Apply to the EdS in Education (Elementary Education)
Application Materials
When all of the Graduate School’s application materials have been received, they are reviewed by the Elementary Education program faculty. The faculty may request additional materials from applicants before making a recommendation on the application. The faculty make a recommendation to the Department of Educational Theory and Practice’s graduate coordinator, who in turn makes a recommendation to the Graduate School. The final decision on admissions is made by the Graduate School. Applicants and the department will receive notification directly from the Graduate School concerning a decision on acceptance.
Eligibility
Must hold a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Deadline to Apply
- March 1 (summer and fall)
- October 1 (spring)
Additional Resources
Please use our online form if you have any questions for the department. Please be as specific as possible so that we may quickly assist you.
The College’s programs are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in a range of areas and are passionate about helping students succeed both in their programs and professionally.
Most graduate students at UGA are not assigned to a faculty advisor until after admittance. A close working relationship with your advisor is paramount to progressing through your program of study.
Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.
Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.
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