Degree Details

Program accreditation: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); Southern Association of Colleges & Schools

Columbus State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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Three NCATE-accredited schools in the University System of Georgia participate in this program: Valdosta State University, Georgia Southern University, and Columbus State University. Top graduate faculty from each school teach the courses. This 12-course online M.Ed. program can be completed in four consecutive semesters - about 16 months - with a full-time enrollment. Courses are offered on a continuous basis allowing for part-time enrollment. No campus visits are required to complete the program. The M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching offers an online Masters Degree through three fully accredited universities in the University System of Georgia. Students in the online program benefit from a highly interactive setting that promotes leadership, collegiality, and communication skills. Professional educators find that the online degree in Accomplished Teaching emphasizes application of acquired knowledge and skills in their classrooms and schools. Teachers in the program come from a range of classroom settings and subject areas. Working educators choose the online M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching because of its accreditation, quality, and fit with their busy lifestyles. All course-work, including exams, is done online.

The program is delivered primarily through Internet  

No campus visits.  All coursework and assignments conducted online.

Students may need to have access to Webcam software and hardware to enable remote classroom observation and conferencing. Additional course specific software may be required. Students may work anytime, anywhere they have access to the online courses. The semester-length courses begin and end on specific dates; assignments are due as assigned. Other activity and work deadlines will be published in the course syllabi. There typically are no required synchronous class sessions - some courses will require classroom observation and conferencing via webcam.  

Financial Aid: For information about cost and financial aid deadlines, please see the Cost & Financial Aid information for the program.

Students may participate in IP video/audio conferencing for instruction or field experience supervision. Students may be required to purchase a Webcam and/or headset in order to participate. Completion of an electronic portfolio using the WebCT VISTA environment is required. Additional course specific software may be required. Students must meet all graduation requirements set forth by their home school (Valdosta State University, Georgia Southern University, or Columbus State University). The Accomplished Teaching M.Ed. curriculum consists of 36 credit hours.  

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• Computer with current operating system (Windows or Mac). Additional peripherals; Headphones, printer may be required.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

* The cost of an Electronic Rate program is the same regardless of residency.

** These rates are averages of tuition rate and student fees. Actual tuition costs may vary, based on the program, student level and student major. Please be sure to contact the college or university for your specific tuition and fee amounts. All amounts are displayed as US currency.

Other cost considerations:
    Costs are subject to change. The course management system can be accessed via the Internet without purchasing proprietary software. Course charges do not include textbooks or supplemental materials.

Monthly payments using CSU Emergency Loan program.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

The online admissions process for this degree program is now open. To join the Accomplished Teaching M.Ed. Program, apply online via the GeorgiaONmyLINE website to one of three affiliate schools. Application to the Accomplished Teaching M.Ed. Program requires a current clear renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate or a valid teaching certificate/license from the state in which they teach and an application fee. Questions? Contact the College of Education Director of Graduate Admissions at 706-568-2301 or by e-mail at "EDAT@colstate.edu".

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Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.

Please direct questions about admission requirements, tuition, financial aid and credit transfer to the offering college or university.

If you are interested in specific disciplines, courses or programs not represented in the current listings, please send your suggestions at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/contact/. This information will help the University System of Georgia plan and select additional courses and programs.