Program Overview

100% Online | 10 Courses | 30 Credit Hours

The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education is designed for candidates who have already earned an M.Ed. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education or a related field and wish to continue graduate study in order to enhance their expertise and improve their practice. Candidates will develop in-depth knowledge and skills to implement in their classrooms and schools in ways that advance all students’ rights to an education that supports social and economic justice and academic success. Courses focusing on technology, learner-centered curriculum and instruction, learners and families from diverse backgrounds, and critical pedagogy that will aid candidates in meeting these crucial needs.

Degree Highlights

The Ed.S. In Secondary and Middle Grades Education program coursework is fully online*, preparing professional teachers to enhance their content and instructional expertise and strengthening their ability to improve student learning.

  • Completed in 4-5 semesters (15-19 months); 30 credit hours
  • 100% ONLINE
  • All degrees are approved for certificate upgrades by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  • Focus on learner-centered curriculum and instruction in the content areas
  • Designed to advance middle grades and secondary teachers’ content knowledge and knowledge of diverse adolescent learners
  • Coursework may be transferred into the Ed.D. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education program
  • SMGE Bridge Program:The M.Ed. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education may serve as a bridge to the Ed.S. in Secondary and Middles Grades Education at Kennesaw State University. For Ed.S., 6 credit hours may be transferred from the M.Ed. Students may have their transcripts analyzed by the Program Coordinator to verify program-related standards to possibly receive additional credit hours applied toward the Ed.S.

Program of Study

The program includes 30 total hours, including 9 hours of education and research core courses, 12 hours of Secondary and Middle Grades major courses, and 9 hours of teaching field courses.

We offer the Ed.S. with a Major in Secondary and Middle Grades Education:

  • Sample 1

    Summer I (2 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • MAED 7495 Adv Per on Sch Math I

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I Seminar
    • MAED 7719 Tech & Math

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research

    Summer II (2 Courses)

    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research
    • MAED 7595 Adv Per on Sch Math II

    Fall II (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II
    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education

    Total 30 Credits

    Sample 2

    Summer I (3 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • MAED 7495 Adv Per on Sch Math I
    • EDRS 8200 Intro to Quantitative Research

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I
    • MAED 7719 Tech & Math

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 Intro to Qualitative Research

    Summer II (3 Courses)

    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education
    • MAED 7595 Adv Per on Sch Math II
    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II

    Total 30 Credits

  • Sample 1

    Summer I (2 Courses)

    EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    ENED 8741* Digital Media and Pedagogies in ELA

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    EDSM 8901 Capstone I Seminar
    ENED 8701* Applied Theory and Research

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research

    Summer II (2 Courses)

    EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research
    ENED 8310* Applied Theory and Research in Writing

    Fall II (2 Courses)

    EDSM 8902 Capstone II
    EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity 
    Or 
    Crit Multicultural & Global Education

    Total 30 Credits

    Sample 2

    Summer I (3 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • ENED 8741 Digital Media and Pedagogies in ELA
    • EDRS 8200 Intro to Quantitative Research

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I
    • ENED 8701 Applied Theory and Research in Literature

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 Intro to Qualitative Research

    Summer II (3 Courses)

    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education
    • ENED 8310 Applied Theory and Research in Writing
    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II

    Total 30 Credits

  • Sample 1

    Summer I (2 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • Teaching Field Course

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I Seminar
    • Teaching Field Course

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research

    Summer II (2 Courses)

    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant.
    • Research Technology Course

    Fall II (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II
    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education

    Total 30 Credits

    Sample 2

    Summer I (3 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • Teaching Field Content Course
    • EDRS 8200 Intro to Quantitative Research

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I
    • Teaching Field Content Course

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 Intro to Qualitative Research

    Summer II (3 Courses)

    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education
    • Technology Course
    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II

    Total 30 Credits

  • Sample 1

    Summer I (2 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • SCED 7750 Contemporary Issues in Science Education

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I Seminar
    • Teaching Field Course

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant. Research

    Summer II (2 Courses)

    • EDRS 8100 or EDRS 8200 Intro to Qual. or Quant.
    • Research Technology Course

    Fall II (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II
    • EDSM 8701 or EDUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education

    Total 30 Credits

    Sample 2

    Summer I (3 Courses)

    • EDUC 8100 Adv. Learning
    • SCED 7750 Contemporary Issues in Science Education
    • EDRS 8200 Intro to Quantitative Research

    Fall I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8901 Capstone I
    • SCED 7723 Literacy Practices in Science

    Spring I (2 Courses)

    • EDSM 8500 Trends & Research on Adolescence
    • EDRS 8100 Intro to Qualitative Research

    Summer II (3 Courses)

    • EDSM 8701 or E DUC 8300 Contemp. Issues in Ed. Equity
      Or
      Crit Multicultural & Global Education
    • Technology Course
    • EDSM 8902 Capstone II

    Total 30 Credits

 

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The program includes 30 total hours, including 9 hours of education and research core courses, 12 hours of secondary or middle grades major courses, and 9 hours of teaching field course.

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  • No, the GRE is no longer required for admission.

  • Candidates can finish the program in four (4) semesters by taking six (6) to nine (9) credit hours each semester.

    However, candidates may choose to take fewer hours each semester to balance the demands of graduate school and teaching full-time, which would allow for program completion in five (5) or six (6) semesters.

  • You are strongly encouraged to check the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Upgrade Advisor before enrolling to determine if obtaining this degree or an endorsement will lead toward a pay and/or certificate upgrade.
  • Candidates should submit their completed application packets to the Graduate School by April 1 for summer admission and July 1 for fall admission. ALL documents must be submitted by the deadline date to be considered for admission. You can find more information at The Graduate School's Admissions  website, or you can apply online.
  • Email your questions to the Ed.S. in Secondary or Middle Grades Education Program Coordinator at edssmge@kennesaw.edu.

Admission Requirements

Must possess the following beyond the general KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements: 

  • Degree – Master’s degree in Secondary and Middle Grades Education or a related field.  
  • Certificate – Uploaded to graduate application. Valid clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate. Or out-of-state equivalent, in the teaching field and grade level for which the applicant is applying. To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate, you may log into your MyPSC account.
  • Experience – Minimum of THREE (3) years of experience teaching the subject field in middle or secondary schools.

 

Tuition & Fees

Expenses include in-state tuition, out of state tuition, mandatory student fees and other special fees.

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Deadline

Enrollment for Summer - Deadline May 1

ALL documents must be submitted by the deadline date.

Contact Us

For more information on graduate admissions, please email DegreeUp@kennesaw.edu.

For more information about this degree program, please call 470.578.6314 or email edssmge@kennesaw.edu.