Education Specialist (Ed.S.):
Eligibility for application requires a master’s degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college or university and two or more years of verified successful teaching experience at a public or a private school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission Inc. (GAC) at the Accredited With Quality (AWQ) or Accredited (ACC) level. *
Applicants must also submit:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Official, final transcripts from the college or university awarding your master’s degree. (Piedmont College transcripts are on file.)
- Three professional references, one each from:
- supervising administrator
- former professor or instructor
- professional colleague
- Test score from either the GRE General Test (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
However, if you earned your Master’s degree from Piedmont College you are exempt from providing a test score.
- Copy of valid, current professional certificate at the appropriate level for Georgia educators seeking certificate upgrade. Alternatively, candidates from independent schools should submit a letter from the principal or head of school verifying full-time employment as a teacher or educational administrator. (Note: If your certificate is not a Georgia certificate and you desire to be certified in Georgia, you must complete all requirements through Professional Standards Commission [PSC].)
- Letter of Intent
- Professional Activities Resume
- Verification of Professional Experience (two years)
- Personal Affirmation Form