Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education

Offered through the College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online Ed.S. in Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education is based on the philosophy that giftedness and creativity are expressed in diverse ways among diverse people; that creativity is a universal potential to be nurtured and enhanced; and that the best education is tailored to students’ specific needs and interests for talent development. This philosophy will be expressed through a focus on instruction, research, and service.

The Ed.S. program requires a minimum of 31 semester hours of coursework and a final written comprehensive examination. After completing the first four courses, you will qualify for the Gifted In-Field Endorsement for the State of Georgia. Graduates from this program may assume a variety of roles including those of college or university professor, classroom teacher, coordinator of school system programs, coordinator in state departments of education, or educational consultant.

• Hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses as being 2.6 or above on the 4-point scale
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores are accepted but not required.
• Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as a scholar
• Develop a statement of purposes and goals that can reasonably be met by the degree program

Online Ed.S. Degree in Educational Psychology Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit online to the Graduate School Admissions.  Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International (waived for US veterans).
2. Select Campus – Online
3. Select Intended Program – EDS, Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology) [EDS_EPSY_ONL]
4. Select Area of Emphasis – Gifted and Creative Education
5. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
6. Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
7. Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
8. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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