College of Education

Instructional Technology (Ed.S.)

The Educational Specialist degree is a unique professional degree in the field of education, a degree that reflects a high level of knowledge and expertise. The Ed.S. major in Teaching and Learning is intended for professional educators who demonstrate high levels of expertise in their areas of concentration and who wish both to develop those areas further and to develop themselves as inquirers, program leaders, and instructional specialists. Students with the Ed.S. in Instructional Technology typically work in k-12 education settings, most often as a technology coordinator at a school, district or state level.

Students who complete the program receive an Educational Specialist degree in Teaching and Learning, with a concentration in Instructional Technology. Students complete a variety of courses, complete an internship, and research and write a specialist paper. Students may take additional courses to receive the leadership endorsement. In addition, students should find the program helpful in preparing for national board certification.

For more information about instructional technology at GSU see http://edtech.gsu.edu/