The University of North Georgia offers the Tier II Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) program for school leaders who have a Tier I certificate, currently serve in a leadership position in a P-12 setting (requiring Tier I certification) and already hold a master’s degree or higher in educational leadership. An add-on program is also available for you if you already have a specialist or higher degree.
The Ed.S. program is delivered fully online. The program runs for four consecutive semesters including course work and a performance-based residency. Each semester consists of two courses and a clinical component.
Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.
If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.
May 1
For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu
706-864-1543