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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

1600 Educator Preparation



Initial and advanced educator preparation programs at the undergraduate and master’s levels are administered by the Professional Education Faculty, an organization of faculty members from the College of the Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Human Development, and Perimeter College and local public school teachers and administrators. The Professional Education Faculty is a multidisciplinary team committed to teaching, research, and service in partnership with school and community agencies. Its mission is to prepare educators as leaders, thinkers, and change agents who are grounded in theory, content, and practice. Advanced educator preparation programs beyond the master’s level are administered by the College of Education and Human Development.

The Professional Education Faculty governs all educator preparation programs leading to licensure by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The GaPSC approval process covers all initial teacher preparation programs, programs leading to service and educational leadership certificates, and endorsements in teaching or service fields offered at Georgia State University.

Teacher preparation programs in Music Education are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and teacher preparation programs in Art Education are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Master of Education program in School Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs; and the Master of Science program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development are described in detail in this chapter. See subsections for specific program information as well as policies and procedures.

General Information

The information contained in this chapter applies to programs, course offerings, and requirements specific to the College of Education and Human Development. However, the information in this chapter is to be considered supplemental to the general university information found in the preceding chapters of this catalog. Therefore, students should familiarize themselves thoroughly with general information on registration, fees and refunds, academic regulations, student life, and campus services. All policies, regulations, and requirements explained in the preceding chapters of this catalog also apply to the College of Education and Human Development.

Office of the Dean

1000 College of Education Building (10th floor)
404-413-8100
education.gsu.edu/

Paul Alberto, Dean
Gwen Benson, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Partnerships
TBA, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Joyce Many, Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Educator Preparation
Matthew Gillett, College Administrative Officer

Accreditation

The Professional Education Faculty governs all educator preparation programs leading to licensure by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The GaPSC approval process covers all initial teacher preparation programs, programs leading to service and educational leadership certificates, and endorsements in teaching or service fields offered at Georgia State University.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S., the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.S., the School Counseling M.Ed., and the Counselor Education and Practice Ph.D. programs are accredited by The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The American Psychological Association (APA) accredits the doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology.

The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (speech-language pathology) at Georgia State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development are described in detail in this chapter. See subsections for specific program information as well as policies and procedures.

General Information

The information contained in this chapter applies to programs, course offerings, and requirements specific to the College of Education and Human Development. However, the information in this chapter is to be considered supplemental to the general university information found in the preceding chapters of this catalog. Therefore, students should familiarize themselves thoroughly with general information on registration, fees and refunds, academic regulations, student life, and campus services. All policies, regulations, and requirements explained in the preceding chapters of this catalog also apply to the College of Education and Human Development.

Office of the Dean

1000 College of Education Building (10th floor)
404-413-8100
education.gsu.edu/

Paul Alberto, Dean
Gwen Benson, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Partnerships
TBA, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Joyce Many, Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Educator Preparation
Matthew Gillett, College Administrative Officer

Accreditation

The Professional Education Faculty governs all educator preparation programs leading to licensure by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The GaPSC approval process covers all initial teacher preparation programs, programs leading to service and educational leadership certificates, and endorsements in teaching or service fields offered at Georgia State University.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S., the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.S., the School Counseling M.Ed., and the Counselor Education and Practice Ph.D. programs are accredited by The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The American Psychological Association (APA) accredits the doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology.

The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (speech-language pathology) at Georgia State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.