Degrees and Programs

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

1. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership.
2. Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Art Education, and Music Education.
3. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for applicants seeking initial certification as teachers in the following fields:
   1. Elementary 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) Online only; 
   7. Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Online only.
4. Master of Arts (MA) for teachers seeking advanced degrees or seeking to change teaching fields to:
   1. Elementary 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 science (Demorest only);
   4. Art Education (P-12) Art classes offered on the Demorest campus only;
   5. Educational Leadership (Tier I)
   6. Music Education (P-12) Music courses offered on the Demorest campus only
   7. Special Education General Education Curriculum: Instructional and Behavior Support Specialist (P-12) (Online only)
   8. Educational Leadership
5. Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling
6. 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 Educational Leadership. Piedmont University offers Elementary Education (P-5), Middle Grades Education (grades 4-8), Drama Education (grades P-12), School Counseling (P-12), Special Education General Curriculum (P-12), Music Education (P-12), and Secondary (grades 6-12) 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.
7. Master of Science in Management (MSM) for applicants seeking an advanced degree in business.
8. Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for applicants seeking to become licensed professional counselors (LPC).
9. Master of Science
   1. Athletic Training
   2. Health and Human Performance
   3. Speech-Language Pathology
   4. Forensic Science

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 College of Education dean’s office.