Teaching The Next Generation of Teachers
Berry College offers highly challenging graduate programs in Curriculum and Instruction, as well as Educational Leadership. All courses are conducted online, unless specified through a district partnership agreement. Our faculty members are well-informed and possess K-12 public school administration and classroom experience. They provide practical experiences and content, which helps classroom teachers and administrators to enhance their teaching and administrative skills.
We are excited to collaborate with school districts to explore opportunities for partnerships.
About the Program
"As your program director, I am committed to making sure that your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You can expect a seamless and enjoyable journey, as we work together to help you achieve your academic goals. Our experienced and highly qualified faculty members are dedicated to providing you with the best possible education. They will be there to guide you every step of the way, offering valuable insights, feedback and support. We take pride in our faculty, who are passionate about their fields and are committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise with you."
The Berry M.Ed. and Ed. S. Degree Programs open applications in July for an upcoming August matriculation. All programs are approved by the GaPSC.
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A Variety of Opportunities Catered to your interests
The M.Ed. degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to provide in-depth examination of P-12 curriculum and instruction while requiring study and research into the particular content-area of the educator. The Educational Leadership M.Ed. major provides the courses and performance-based residency required for Georgia L-6 certification and is aligned with the Standards, Elements and Indicators for the Preparation of Georgia Educational Leaders and Educational Leadership Policy Standards (2021).
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The Ed. S. degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to provide candidates with experiences to further strengthen and enhance their competencies to serve as instructional leaders within their school settings and to maximize the learning of every student. The Educational Leadership Ed.S. degree is designed to train administrators who can bring a perspective on leadership grounded in teaching and performance-based practices.
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The Teacher Education program also offers coursework that leads to Tier I and II Leadership Certification by the state of Georgia as an M.Ed. and Ed.S degree add-on or as a non-degree option. The Tier I and II Leadership Certificates are designed to train administrators and prospective educational leaders. Three Endorsement Programs are offered, specializing in Autism, ESOL and Reading. Learn more.
Education Lives
Lindsay Bowley, supervisor of recruitment for the Cherokee County School District in Georgia, says, “My specialist degree in educational leadership from Berry College is part of my story to move into a supervisory role.”
In addition to courses applicable to real-world scenarios, she received professional guidance from professors and mentors. “You get one-on-one coaching throughout,” she says, noting the ongoing attention from Davis Nelson, program director, and Monica Willingham, director of accreditation and technology. “You get a career coach who meets with you and guides you. Mine had a similar story. She talked me through the job opportunity.”
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our degree programs are four semesters long. A candidate can complete a program in a little over a year. Example: If a candidate starts in the spring semester (January), then the candidate will complete the following spring semester in May. Tier I certification can be added to the M.Ed. and Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction programs with the addition of a fifth semester.
Financial Aid is available for all degree programs as long as the candidate still has loan eligibility.
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All classes are held through an online format (Zoom), unless specified by your Superintendent. Online attendance is required.
In addition to receiving a highly respected graduate degree from the best-value regional college in the South, you'll have access to key benefits and services on campus: use of recreation, health and student centers, as well as support services for diversity and belonging, academic success and the library.