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The M.Ed. program in social science/history education is designed for teachers who hold a clear renewable T-4 teaching certificate. It provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers.
Most graduate education classes meet one or two evenings a week, with some offered online.
Upon successful completion of the M.Ed. program, the candidate may apply to upgrade teacher certification to the T-5 level.
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Ms. Gayle Herrington
Assistant Professor
Office: Jordan Hall 343
Phone: 706-568-5391
herrington_gayle@columbusstate.edu
Discipline: Mathematics
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Other faculty also include part-time instructors who are area teachers, and full-time faculty members from other divisions of the university or other programs in the College of Education who teach content and general education courses.
Students admitted as candidates for the Master of Education degree must satisfactorily complete a planned program of study and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. At least 18 of these hours must be in courses numbered 6000 or above. A graduate student’s program, planned cooperatively with an advisor from the College of Education and Health Professions, will emphasize development both in the teaching field and in professional studies. Specific questions concerning Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for teacher certification should be directed to the Office of COE Services and Field Experiences, or to the department that offers the student’s area of study.
This Degree is subject to the following requirements:
The M.Ed. degree requirements are located in the academic catalog.
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission approves all Columbus State University educator preparation programs that lead to initial certification in teaching, school library media, counseling and educational leadership.
For additional information about the program and admission at CSU, contact Dr. Elizabeth Hipps at (706) 568-5092 or email hipps_elizabeth@columbusstate.edu. You can read about additional information and policies such as graduate student classifications, transferring credit, readmission requirements and international students.
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