Bagwell College of Education Schools and Departments

The Bagwell College of Education is home to academic departments dedicated to preparing educators for success in a variety of learning environments. From Elementary and Early Childhood Education to Secondary and Middle Grades Education, each program fosters excellence in teaching, leadership, and innovation. Our Educational Leadership and Inclusive Education programs equip professionals with the skills to create equitable and effective learning experiences, while the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation prepares graduates to transform classrooms with cutting-edge digital tools.

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Elementary & Early Childhood Education

The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, as a part of the Bagwell College of Education and the Professional Teacher Education Unit of Kennesaw State University, is committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.

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Educational Leadership

The Bagwell College of Education's Department of Educational Leadership is an innovative academic department committed to exploring and advancing the art and science of leading educational organizations.

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Inclusive Education

The Department of Inclusive Education in the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University prepares educators who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to facilitate student success through inclusive practices. We do this in collaboration with families, schools, community agencies, and other key stakeholders.

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School of Instructional Technology and Innovation

Welcome to the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation (SITI) in the Bagwell College of Education (BCOE).  It is our vision to become nationally-recognized for innovative teaching and learning, for relevant research to advance the use of instructional technologies in schools, for collaborative partnerships to strengthen technology integration in teacher preparation programs, and for preparing graduates who transform schools into digital age learning environments that engage students and facilitate participation in our global community.

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Secondary & Middle Grades Education

Our programs and courses focus on teachers for the middle (4-8) and secondary (6-12) grades. We are the home department for two initial certification programs: the B.S. in Middle Grades program and the Master of Arts in Teaching program. We also offer graduate programs (M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D). for those already certified and wishing to add to their knowledge and pedagogical expertise. For all of our degrees, we collaborate with other KSU departments related to each teaching field to develop our students as effective teachers.

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