Educational Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction

Kennesaw State’s 100% online Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in curriculum and instruction is a great option for you to gain new skills and additional credentials. Throughout the program, you will learn how to lead in the field of education as a teacher, superintendent, principal, curriculum director, or instructional supervisor, among other positions. You will explore the best methods for improving curriculum and instructional strategies so your students can learn, grow, and thrive. The degree is designed for you to pursue advanced training in research-based methods of curriculum development and instruction at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. You will conduct top-tier field research in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and instructional program evaluation.

The Curriculum and Instruction Online degree program requires you to complete 15 credit hours of advanced pedagogical coursework in your specific area of certification. You will also be required to complete six credit hours in an area different than your initial teaching level of certification to broaden your P-12 expertise.

Completion of the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) with a major in Curriculum and Instruction program and subsequent passage of the GACE exam in Curriculum and Instruction results in a new Service (S) certificate being added to your existing teaching or leadership certificate.

Note: You must possess a clear renewable T-5 certificate (or equivalent) and hold a master's degree in an education-related field to be accepted into the Curriculum and Instruction Online degree program.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credit Hours: 33 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall

Time to Complete: Four Semesters

Application Deadlines:

Fall, July 1st

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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.
  • Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate - To print a copy of your Georgia clear, renewable certificate, you may log onto www.gapsc.com.
  • Personal Reflections Statement - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should be 1-2 pages and address your professional training and interest, educational beliefs, professional goals, and why you seek to pursue your degree at KSU.
  • Resume or Professional Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document your education, years of teaching experience, current school and district, volunteer and service activities in which you have participated, and any leadership involvement. Resume MUST reflect at least THREE years of professional teaching or administrative experience prior to admission consideration. 
  • Two Letters of Recommendation - Please do NOT use the online recommendation system. Your letters should be on letterhead and from sources that can address your success in teaching, ability for success in graduate study, and commitment to learners. 
  • Interview - An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview. 
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Curriculum and Instruction Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • 100% Online — The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction is a fully online program, allowing you to develop the skills necessary to serve as curriculum specialists at the classroom, department, building or system level — from the comfort of your home.

  • Upgrade Your Teacher’s Certification — Completion of the Curriculum and Instruction program (and subsequent passage of the (GACE exam) results in a new Service (S) certificate being added to your existing teaching or leadership certificate.

  • Low Faculty-Student Ratio — Small class sizes and individualized learning means you get the support you need from your instructors. You can benefit from having one-on-one time with your instructors as well as the benefits of having a close-knit community with your peers.

What can you do with a Curriculum and Instruction degree?

  • Instructional Coordinator
  • School Administrator
  • Academic Coach
  • Corporate Training Facilitator
  • School Counselor
  • Education Specialist
  • Training Manager
  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • High School Teacher
  • School Principal

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Kennesaw State University
Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Education Building
580 Parliament Garden Way NW
Mail Drop #0122
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Phone: 470-578-4377

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