Educators who wish to pursue additional, focused, graduate study may wish to consider endorsements to enhance their skills and knowledge in new areas. These endorsements are described in the Division of Advanced Graduate Studies section of the catalog.
Autism Education Endorsement Program
Candidates in graduate teacher education programs at Piedmont University may, with the help of their faculty advisor, elect to take a sequence of three courses, making them eligible for an endorsement in Autism Education. Additionally, individuals seeking the endorsement may apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions to pursue the endorsement as an Education non-degree student. For more information, contact Dr. Elias Clinton, Department of Exceptional Child Education.
Required Courses
In-Field Endorsement in Gifted Education
Candidates in graduate teacher education programs at Piedmont University may, with the help of their faculty advisor, elect to take a sequence of three foundational courses, making them eligible to add the Gifted In-Field Endorsement to their Georgia teaching certificate. Additionally, individuals seeking the endorsement may apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions to register for the Gifted In-Field Endorsement courses as a non-degree student. Each of the three courses is offered during the fall, spring, and summer. Courses are designed to be taken in the order listed below. For more information, contact Dr. Isabelle Crowder, Coordinator of Gifted Education.
Required Courses
| EDUC 7721 | Characteristics of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7722 | Assessment of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
Instructional Coaching Endorsement
Candidates in graduate teacher education programs at Piedmont University may, with the help of their faculty advisor, elect to take a sequence of two courses, making them eligible for an Instructional Coaching Endorsement. Additionally, individuals seeking the endorsement may apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions to pursue the endorsement as a non-degree student.
Required Courses
| EDUC 7761 | Coaching Endorsement-Adult Learning & Supervision | 3 |
| EDUC 7762 | Coaching Endorsement-Collaborative Interprofessional | 3 |