Endorsements
Reading Endorsement: In order to add the Reading Endorsement, the student must hold initial certification in a teaching field. The required graduate course for the Reading Endorsement are:
- EDTD 6120 - Basic Instruction in Literacy
- EDTD 6222 - Current Best Practices in Literacy
- EDTD 6223 - Applications of Effective Reading Strategies
Reading Endorsement Contact: Teacher Education, 706-737-1496
Mathematics Endorsement: Initial certification in a P-5 teaching field is required in order to add the Math Endorsement. Teachers seeking the Math Endorsement need a clear renewable teaching certificate, level 4 or higher, and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. The required graduate courses for this endorsement are:
- MATH 6341 - Early Childhood Mathematics I
- MATH 6342 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers II
- ECED 6343 - K-5 Mathematics Endorsement: Capstone
Mathematics Endorsement Contact: Math Department, 706-737-1672
Gifted Education Endorsement: Certification as a teacher of gifted students required twelve (12) semester hours of graduate work. Students take the following courses:
- EDUC 6040 - Tests and Measurements for Educational Leaders
- EDUC 6271 - Identifying Outstanding Talents and Potentials in Students
- EDUC 6272 - Developing Outstanding Talents and Potentials in Students
- EDUC 6273 - Curriculum and Program Design For Developing Talents
Gifted Education Endorsement Contact: Special Education, 706-737-1497
Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement: In order to add the Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement, the teacher must hold initial certification in a teaching field. The required courses are:
- EDLR 7110 - Supervision for Teacher Support Specialist
- EDLR 7120 - Internship for Teacher Support Specialist
Teacher Support Endorsement Contact: Educational Leadership, 706-737-1497
