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M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching

The M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching is an online degree offered cooperatively by Columbus State University, Georgia Southern University, and Valdosta State University, all fully accredited institutions in the University System of Georgia. The 36-hour program is based on the Georgia Framework for Accomplished Teaching which supports six domains: content & curriculum, knowledge of students & their learning, learning environments, assessment, planning & instruction, and professionalism. This innovative degree program provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge and skills of accomplished teachers. The degree emphasizes application of acquired knowledge and skills in the teacher’s classroom and school. It leads to teacher certification at the fifth year level.

Working educators choose the online M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching because of its accreditation, quality, and fit with their busy lifestyles. With full-time enrollment, the program can be completed in four consecutive semesters. Courses are offered on a continuing basis, allowing for part-time enrollment. All coursework, including exams, is completed online. Some courses require field experiences within the P-12 setting. Teachers enrolling in the program must be in a classroom setting with students a minimum of 20 hours per week each semester. This requirement can be fulfilled by being a classroom teacher or classroom volunteer. Students must have access to Webcam software and hardware to enable remote classroom observation and conferencing.

Admission Requirements

Admission requires a current teaching certificate and an application fee. To seek admission to the M.Ed. in Accomplished Teaching, apply online at http://www.georgiaonmyline.org.

Transfer Policies

A degree program student is required to complete a minimum of nine credits from the degree granting institution. Degree program courses are freely transferable among the collaborating institutions. Degree students may transfer up to nine graduate credits from non-collaborating institutions if the credits were earned at a state approved teacher education program. Transfer credits must be approved by the advisor of the degree granting institution.  

Faculty

Top graduate faculty from each school teach the courses. 

Additional Information

For additional information about the program and admission at CSU, contact Dr. Tom Hackett at (706) 565-7824 or email EDAT@colstate.edu. Additional information about the program may also be found on the Georgia ONmyLINE website.

Program requirements