M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math & Science (on-line program)

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Georgia ONmyLine M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math & Science

This program is an on-line collaborative degree with North Georgia College and State University. Math and Science are the two concentration areas of study for this on-line M.Ed. program.

The M.Ed. in Middle Grades Concentration Areas: Math and Science is an advanced degree, offering in-service middle grades teachers the opportunity to pursue advanced training in their teaching fields. Current certification in Middle Grades Math and/or Science is required for admission to the degree program, in order for the candidate to be considered for a teaching certificate upgrade. The degree is awarded through the NCATE accredited Dewar College of Education & Human Services at Valdosta State University. Top graduate faculty from Valdosta State University and North Georgia College and State University teach the courses. This 12-course program can be completed in four consecutive semesters – about 16 months - with full-time enrollment. Courses are offered on a continuous basis, allowing for part-time enrollment. All course-work, including exams, is done online. No campus visits are required to complete the program.

Special Requirements: Students must be employed teachers and hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate in Middle Grades Math and/or Middle Grades Science to be eligible for a certificate upgrade.
Delivery: The program is fully online, with no on-campus attendance requirements. Students conduct all work online, including team projects, exams, discussion posts, and case studies. Students have access to online academic resources, such as the library. Courses are asynchronous; there are no scheduled online meetings except those you might make with peers for group work.
Technology: Students must have access to a digital video camera to record performance for remote classroom observation. A webcam is an option for this requirement in some cases and can be useful for video conferencing with instructor or peers. Students must purchase the LiveText portfolio assessment application and should have high speed internet access. Additional software may be required.
Transfer credit: A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate coursework may be considered; they must be less than 7 years of age at the point of completing this program. Requests for transfer credit prior to entering the M.Ed. program must be documented in the form of an official transcript during the admission process. Eligibility is determined by the student’s academic advisor.
Cost: Please see the Fees / Aid link for details.
Financial Aid: Student loans are available through the VSU Office of Financial Aid - 229-333-5935. Though limited, there are potential scholarship opportunities, such as the Teach Grant.

For information about Admissions and Graduation requirements, please visit this program's page on the Graduate School website.

Visit the Middle Grades M.Ed page in Majors & Degrees for general info about the field and degree.

For course descriptions, please visit this program's page in the VSU catalog