Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Studies


THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED FULLY ONLINE.

The Education Specialist in Advanced Educational Studies allows candidates to build upon existing knowledge and skills as a practitioner. Education Specialist degree completers possess advanced knowledge and skills to develop and design curriculum, implement instructional methods that are data-driven and responsive, and assess instructional practices that facilitate student learning. Also, candidates will gain the ability to use fundamental applied research methods informed by theory and inquiry to address everyday, practical educational problems.

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Required Coursework 30 credit hours (View Program Information)

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The EdS in Advanced Educational Studies can lead to a certificate upgrade in Georgia to Level 6. Candidates must complete concentration coursework assignments and assessments in their current area of certification (such as Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education, etc.). Applicants should confirm their upgrade eligibility using the Upgrade Advisor on the MyPSC website.

This program is 100% online.

Admissions RequirementsCourse Requirements

Technology Requirements

Operating System:  
macOS 10.13 or higher

Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent 

RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher 

Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not required) 

Features:

  • Webcam and microphone
  • Access to a broadband internet connection.

Also Recommended (but not required): 

  • Headphones
  • Cat5e or Cat6 ethernet cable (suggested 5 feet or longer) with any needed adapters

Operating System:  
Windows 10 Home or Pro (“streamlined” versions such as Windows 10S are not supported)

Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent 

RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher 

Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not required) 

Features:

  • Webcam and microphone
  • Access to a broadband internet connection.

Also Recommended (but not required): 

  • Headphones
  • Cat5e or Cat6 ethernet cable (suggested 5 feet or longer) with any needed adapters

Frequently Asked Questions

Most students complete all ten courses in three or four semesters. This can be accomplished by taking three courses in the fall and spring semesters and four in the summer. It does not matter which semester you enter the program, this is just the number you would take per semester. If you would like to take longer, and fewer courses per semester, this is fine. 

Yes, you can. Submit your official incomplete transcript and T-4 teaching certificate with your application. You will be asked to submit updated documents by midterm of your first semester in the program. (If you are in a MAT program we understand you do not have aT-4 certificate to submit.)

Each professor makes his/her classes their own, so they are all a little different. Some are structured more like independent studies, and others are more interactive. Assignments lean toward traditional reading and writing, but there are some that ask you to demonstrate your understanding in other ways. Some courses do make use of group work.

The whole program is asynchronously online, with no set, shared meeting times. Most professors post videos or notes for you to review on your own schedule. Professors are happy to make themselves available to clear up points of confusion. And, some courses ask you to occasionally work with others in a small group, which might take the form of a shared virtual meeting.

Any course can only count in one degree program. It is not likely that you will complete your Ed.S. (which is a ten-course sequence) with extra courses that could count in a doctorate. The Ed.S. does not “roll over” into a doctoral program; it is its own degree. 

Educational Leadership and our Ed.S. degree are entirely separate fields of study, and Ed Leadership courses can’t count as electives in our program. The Tier 1 Certificate is a separate seven-course sequence.

Tuition information can be found here. Fees for our fully online program are $230.00 per semester. 

The academic calendar can be found here.

Yes, the program is designed for working teachers. We love learning from and with you about your students and classrooms!


Educational Specialist in Advanced Educational Studies Disclosure Statement

Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Contact Us

Prospective Student Inquiries
Allison Timmons
Recruiter
coegs@augusta.edu
706-729-2463

Application Inquiries
Lakeisha Thigpen
Admissions and Certification Coordinator
coegs@augusta.edu
706-729-2980

For questions about the Ed.S. degree program contact Amber Johnson: Ed.S. Academic Advisor.

  ajohnson24@augusta.edu

  University Hall, Room 362
  706-737-1873

Program Coordinator: Dr. Laura Rychly

  lrychly@augusta.edu

  University Hall, Suite 325
  706-737-1497

Application deadlines

In order for an individual to be considered the online application and all materials must be received on or before the deadlines below.

Fall Application: June 2nd
Spring Application: November 2nd
Summer: March 2nd

 

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