Degrees and Programs

Piedmont College offers the following options for applicants to graduate admissions:

1. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction.
2. Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction.
3. Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) for applicants seeking initial certification as teachers in the following fields:
   1. Early Childhood Education (P-5);
   2. Middle Grades Education (grades 4-8). All Middle Grades concentrations are available on the Demorest campus. Language arts, math and social studies concentrations are available on the Athens campus.
   3. Secondary Education (grades 6-12) in the fields of English, history, math, and broadfield science (science courses may be offered in Demorest only);
   4. Art Education (P-12) Demorest campus only;
   5. Music Education (P-12) Demorest campus only;
   6. Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Athens Campus only; and
   7. Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Athens Campus only.
4. Master of Arts (M.A.) for teachers seeking advanced degrees or seeking to change teaching fields to:
   1. Early Childhood Education (P-5);
   2. Middle Grades Education (4-8) (science courses may be offered in Demorest only)
   3. Secondary Education (6-12) in the fields of English, history, math, and broadfield science (science courses may be offered in Demorest only);
   4. Art Education (P-12) Art classes offered on the Demorest campus only;
   5. Curriculum and Instruction (P-12) (Leading to initial Georgia Certification in Curriculum and Instruction – not currently accepting applicants for this program);
   6. Educational Studies – A 33 credit advanced program, of which 27 credits must be in education course work (does not lead to state certification);
   7. Gifted Education (P-12);
   8. Instructional Technology Design, Integration, and Administration (leading to Georgia certification in Instructional Technology);
   9. Instructional Technology: Instructional Design and Technology (non-certification track);
   10. Music Education (P-12) Music courses offered on the Demorest campus only; and
   11. Special Education General Education Curriculum: Instructional and Behavior Support Specialist (P-12) (Athens Campus only).
5. Certification only (post baccalaureate non-degree) programs not leading to a degree are limited courses of study designed for applicants who wish to pursue teacher certification. Additionally, experienced teachers are eligible to pursue initial certification-only programs in Instructional Technology or School Leadership.

   Piedmont College offers Early Childhood Education (P-5), Middle Grades Education (grades 4-8), Drama Education (grades P-12), Special Education (P-12), Music Education (P-12), and Secondary Broadfield Science as post-baccalaureate programs. Not all programs are available on both campuses. Check with your advisor.

   Applicants who wish to apply for a certification only (post-baccalaureate) program apply using the graduate application. All documents for these programs are processed through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

6. Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) for applicants seeking an advanced degree in business administration.

Students who change programs must complete a Change of Major/Advisor Change Request form and must notify Graduate Admissions to determine if any additional documentation is required. Candidates wishing to change to the M.A. degree program in Educational Studies must complete a special Change of Major form available in the dean’s office.