Department of
Teacher Education

Program coordinator

Dr. Rochelle Ripple is the program coordinator for the Non-Traditional Master's program.  Her office is in Jordan Hall 307.  Call her at 706-565-7801 or send e-mail to ripple_rochelle@colstate.edu

Program description

The Non-Traditional Masters Degree (M.Ed.) program provides an opportunity to become a teacher for those who possess an undergraduate degree in a discipline that's certifiable in Georgia.  Available areas are: middle grades education - language arts-social studies; middle grades education - math-science; secondary education: social science - history; secondary education: English-language arts; secondary education: mathematics; secondary education: science; special education - behavior disorders; special education - general curriculum; special education and mental retardation.

Career opportunities

Satisfactory completion of the Non-Traditional M.Ed. program leads to recommendation for teacher certification in the appropriate field at the T-5 level in Georgia.