Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Education (TESOL or World Language Education) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Education Specialist Degree in Education (with concentrations in TESOL or World Language Education) is an advanced program designed for those who already hold a master's degree, preparing you to take on leadership roles in TESOL or Teaching Foreign Languages (TFL), including Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Italian, and Russian. This program addresses the dynamic needs of educators in light of technological advancements, migration trends, and other local and global shifts. Our faculty prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in education while maintaining strong partnerships with public schools, community groups, and university departments. UGA's Ed.S. graduates frequently assume leadership positions, working as literacy coaches, department chairs, Title III coordinators, parent-school liaisons, professional development leaders, and curriculum developers across Georgia and other regions. Upon completing the Ed.S. program, you'll qualify for T6 certification in Georgia's public school system.
The Ed.S. curriculum consists of:
24 credit hours from approved courses covering key subject areas
6 research-focused hours, which may involve conducting studies or learning research methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
While completing your Graduate School application, please include the following documents:
Current resume/CV
TOEFL/IELTS for international applicants
Statement of purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
3 letters of recommendation
Please indicate in your statement of purpose which area of emphasis below you intend to pursue for the Ed.S. program (i.e., English Education, LCL, or World Language Education or TESOL).
In addition to the Graduate School application, applicants must meet the following requirements:
You must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of TESOL and/or World Language Education
3.0 minimum GPA (across last 60 credit hours of study)
At least one year teaching experience in multilingual or world language classroom
Sample writing that scores 4/5 using program rubric
For international residents, you must take the TOEFL or the IELTS. We require the following scores:
TOEFL: at least a score of 100 with a minimum score of 25 in speaking and a 25 in writing
IELTS: at least a score of 7 with a minimum score of 6.5 in speaking and a 6.5 in writing
For international residents, you must also demonstrate proficiency with two languages as evidenced by:
A bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature
A master's degree where English was the medium of instruction
We recommend an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
We recommend at least two years teaching experience
Current resume/CV
TOEFL/IELTS for international applicants
Statement of purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
3 letters of recommendation
Please indicate in your statement of purpose which area of emphasis below you intend to pursue for the Ed.S. program (i.e., English Education, LCL, or World Language Education or TESOL).
In addition to the Graduate School application, applicants must meet the following requirements:
You must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of TESOL and/or World Language Education
3.0 minimum GPA (across last 60 credit hours of study)
At least one year teaching experience in multilingual or world language classroom
Sample writing that scores 4/5 using program rubric
For international residents, you must take the TOEFL or the IELTS. We require the following scores:
TOEFL: at least a score of 100 with a minimum score of 25 in speaking and a 25 in writing
IELTS: at least a score of 7 with a minimum score of 6.5 in speaking and a 6.5 in writing
For international residents, you must also demonstrate proficiency with two languages as evidenced by:
A bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature
A master's degree where English was the medium of instruction
We recommend an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
We recommend at least two years teaching experience
Tuition
USD
24,630