Education Specialist (Ed.S.):

Eligibility for application requires a master’s degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college or university and two or more years of verified successful teaching experience at a public or a private school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission Inc. (GAC) at the Accredited With Quality (AWQ) or Accredited (ACC) level. *

Applicants must also submit:

1. Graduate Admissions Application
2. Official, final transcripts from the college or university awarding your master’s degree. (Piedmont College transcripts are on file.)
3. Three professional references, one each from:
   1. supervising administrator
   2. former professor or instructor (college instructor, staff development instructor or mentor)
   3. professional colleague
4. Currently Test Score is Waived: Test score from the MAT or GRE Admissions test (for information about this requirement, please click here). *We reserve the right to request a test score if the admissions committee feels a test score is needed for an acceptance decision.
5. Copy of valid, current professional certificate at the appropriate level for Georgia educators seeking certificate upgrade. Alternatively, candidates from independent schools should submit a letter from the principal or head of school verifying full-time employment as a teacher or educational administrator. (Note: If your certificate is not a Georgia certificate and you desire to be certified in Georgia, you must complete all requirements through Professional Standards Commission [PSC].)
6. Letter of Intent
7. Professional Activities Resume
8. Verification of Professional Experience (two years)* at the time of application
9. Personal Affirmation Form