Specialist in Education with a major in Secondary Education

University of West Georgia
Degree Level Education Specialist
Total Credit Hours 27
Per Credit Hour Cost Get information on the per credit hour cost. $312.00

Program Description

The Education Specialist degree with a major in Secondary Education is offered with a concentration in Biology, Broad Field Science, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, or Political Science. This program provides advanced preparation for an in-depth knowledge of the teaching field and an opportunity for utilization of research methods and professional literature. Each concentration includes a minimum of 27 hours of graduate work distributed among courses in professional education, content specialization, and research, and includes a culminating project.

Admissions Information

Guidelines for Admittance

All graduate applicants must complete the online Grad Application. A one-time application fee of $40 is required. Applicants should also review the Graduate Studies Website for individual program specific requirements and tasks that must be completed prior to admission. See Graduate Studies Application Process. International applicants are subject to additional requirements and application deadlines. See Procedures for International Students. Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited institution are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Specific Admittance Guidelines Applicants must have: a Master’s degree with a 3.0 or higher GPA, passed the GACE (or equivalent) in their area of concentration, a T-5 Georgia Professional Educator Certificate (or meet eligibility with an equivalent out-of-state teaching license), and three years of teaching experience in grades 6-12

Program Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges