Post-Master's Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Certificate Only is a fully online program designed for candidates to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve as curriculum specialists at the classroom, department, building, or system level, among other roles. Completers of the program are suited for positions supporting teachers as they improve their curricula and instructional strategies, lead assessment efforts at the district or state levels, or guide efforts to integrate new curricula and pedagogical approaches in classrooms.

Curriculum & Instruction Specialists

• Assist with new approaches to teaching
• Model instructional strategies
• Support differentiation and lesson planning
• Oversee analysis of student data, and more

Candidates complete 21 credit hours of advanced curriculum-focused coursework. 

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Program Requirements

• Master's degree in professional education or a related field.
• Current clear, renewable Georgia Teaching, Service and/or Leadership Certificate, out-of-state equivalent, OR Secondary & Middle Grades Department Chair/Program Coordinator approval (for non-certified applicants). To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia certificate, you may log into your MyPSC account.  Must NOT already hold the Curriculum & Instruction field on your PSC certificate.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of professional teaching and/or administrative experience required.
• This program provides candidates with authentic, field-based learning experiences. Completion of these experiences often requires the facilitation of an educator (usually a current administrator or Lead Teacher) who agrees to serve as the candidate’s mentor during his or her degree program. The mentor contact operates as part of a learning team with the candidate and university faculty, ensuring the candidate has an opportunity to complete his or her field experiences and/or working with university faculty and candidates to identify appropriate alternative experiences.  As this program leads to a field addition by the GaPSC, the mentor must meet PSC requirements, as listed on the program Curriculum & Instruction Mentor Form. Completed form must be uploaded to graduate application. Individuals employed in a private school setting will need to reach out to the Bagwell Certification Officer for further guidance. 
• An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview. 

Graduate College Requirements

Domestic Applicants:

Graduates holding a baccalaureate degree from colleges or universities accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University may apply for admission to The Graduate College. Applicants must submit the credentials deemed necessary by the chosen degree program. Applicants are accepted to a specific graduate program and must reapply in order to change programs.

• Completed online Graduate Application
• $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended. 
• Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA from degree-granting institution.
• Additional requirements by program

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission