EdS in Education (Workforce Education)
Our specialist program prepares you to take on roles within career and technical education that blend research with practice, improving both teaching and learning. Classes are designed in a hybrid online/in-person format and address the latest skills to:
- Manage careers within a global economy
- Cultivate work ethic and communication skills
- Develop and extend capacity for innovation
This specialist program provides an opportunity for you to complete an advanced degree without an extensive dissertation.
Upon completion, you may be eligible for a certification upgrade in one of the following areas:
- Business education
- Family and consumer science education
- Healthcare science education
- Marketing education
- Technology education
- Trade and industrial education
Highlights
- Ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report
- Courses offered in teacher-friendly format
- Research-based program of study
Curriculum
Our research-based model for the EdS degree focuses on career, work ethic, and innovation to strategically prepare a global workforce that can navigate work, even in jobs that don’t yet exist at the time the education takes place.
The program includes at least 30 semester hours beyond the master’s degree. The three major areas of coursework center around career development, innovation, and work ethic. Two courses are taught each academic term (including summers), taught using a hybrid delivery of 75 percent online to 25 percent face-to-face, in-class meetings.
Coursework focuses on the issues of applied leadership, research, and issues in the field.
Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .
Admissions
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 (Workforce Education)
Candidates who wish to apply for the EdS in Workforce Education will find the option under the degree program “Education” on the Graduate School’s application. Once Education is selected, please leave a comment on the general application that you are interested in the EdS in Workforce Education program.
Deadline to Apply
- July 1 (fall)
- November 15 (spring)
- May 1 (summer)
Student Outcome Data
2022-2023 Program AssessmentAdditional Resources
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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.
Our students have a range of opportunities available outside the classroom as well, from professional organizations, experiential learning, clubs and other non-academic experiences.
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