Laura Rychly, EdD
Program Coordinator
lrychly@augusta.edu
Lakeisha Thigpen
Admission and Certification Coordinator
lakthigpen@augusta.edu
The Education Specialist (Ed. S.) with a Major in Advanced Educational Studies prepares educators to serve in curriculum and instruction roles in P-12 educational settings. The program consists of 30 semester hours and is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. All content coursework reflects existing certification areas held by the applicant.
Integrated into coursework are field assignments that are completed in a variety of educational settings and grade levels. Candidates complete an electronic portfolio in addition to the Ed. S. coursework to demonstrate their ability with the conceptual framework principles of the College of Education.
Coursework is delivered through face to face, online, and/or hybrid class meetings.
Educators who hold a Master’s Degree or higher and a standard professional teaching certificate at Level 5 or higher may pursue this degree.
"I have to say, when I was selected as Teacher of the Year for C.T. Walker, I was
really humbled because there are so many of the teachers here who give the very best
that we have and we work hard together as a team for the benefit of the children.
Then, to be one of the finalists in the county, that was just the icing on the cake."
Richmond County Teacher of the Year 2022: Shikara Willis >>
Ameesha Butler is also a proud “triple Jag,” having graduated with a bachelor’s degree
in elementary education, a master’s degree in education and an Educational Specialist
in Advanced Educational Studies degree, all from Augusta University.
Columbia County Teacher of the Year 2022: Ameesha Butler >>
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