Ed.S. Instructional Technology

The Ed.S. Instructional Technology program is open to those with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional/educational technology or another closely related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) on all graduate coursework.

You must also possess or be eligible for a renewable Georgia Level 5 or higher teaching, service or leadership certificate or possess an equivalent out-of-state certificate. 

Candidates who have completed all requirements for the Georgia Level 5 teaching certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate. Candidates with out-of-state certificates will not receive Georgia certification upon program completion.

*Candidates for the School Library Media concentration must hold certification in the School Library Media content area before entering the Ed.S. program.

To apply, please submit:

• An online application. (There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.)
• A statement of purpose, no more than 200 words, that identifies your reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into this program relates to your professional aspirations. Please submit to gasc@georgiasouthern.edu.
• A completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators and tort liability insurance. (This is included within the online application.)

Application Deadline

Students are admitted to begin the program in the fall term only. The application deadline is July 1.

Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.

Provisional Admission

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of “B” or higher in their first nine (9) hours of coursework after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development to be converted to regular status.

Program Contact Information:

Kelly Kennedy
kdkennedy@georgiasouthern.edu 
912-478-1447

At Georgia Southern, enjoy the flexibility of fully online courses that fit within your busy schedule as an educator. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each lesson, ensuring you engage at a deeper level.

For All Online Programs

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The Ed.S. Instructional Technology program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) as a program leading to a Georgia Level 6 certificate upgrade for candidates with a Georgia Level 5 certificate in Instructional Technology or School Library Media. Candidates will select the concentration that matches their field of certification. 

This program is also approved by the PSC as a program leading to initial certification in Instructional Technology. Candidates with a Georgia Level 5 certificate in another field may add Instructional Technology to their certificate and upgrade to a Level 6 by completing the Instructional Technology concentration and successfully completing the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE) content assessment in Instructional Technology.

The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Ed.S. Instructional Technology program will seek state licenses or certifications.
The program listed above leads to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information. The College of Education has not determined where its programs will qualify a graduate to take the required exams in other states or territories. Check the requirements of your state or territory.