Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program
Candidates who hold a baccalaureate degree in the field of education from a fully accredited institution of higher education may apply for the Master of Education program. It is strongly recommended that applicants also hold a current teaching certificate. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field with clear and renewable teacher certification from a non-degree granting GAPSC approved program may also apply. To be admitted to the M.Ed. degree program the applicant must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75, or a junior-senior grade point average of 3.0.
Berry College Admission Criteria: You will only need this information if you have been notified by CCS that you are accepted into ContinUed Cartersville. Upon notification that you have been accepted, you will complete the following steps to apply to Berry College.
- Complete online graduate application (free).
- Submit one official transcript from each college, university attended.
- Submit two recommendation forms within the admissions portal from a P-12 colleague and/or a direct supervisor.
- Complete an educational goal statement in narrative form, not more than 500 words, outlining your goals in pursuing graduate study and the background and/or professional accomplishment, and address the graduate education professional teaching dispositions that you will bring to the program. This statement must be submitted online as part of the admissions process.
- Submit Superintendent assurance form (for leadership programs only).
- Submit GACE Ethics for Leaders (380 for leadership programs only).
- Copy of official Federal-Level Criminal Background Check from an approved source.
Master’s of Education Options:
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with Tier I Leadership embedded (Student will pay only for Tier I Leadership certificate)
- M.Ed in Educational Leadership
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Program
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in the field of education from a fully accredited institution of higher education may apply to attend the Education Specialist Program. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field with clear and renewable teacher certification from a non-degree granting GaPSC approved program may apply. The applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.
Berry College Admission Criteria: You will only need this information if you have been notified by CCS that you are accepted into ContinUed Cartersville. Upon notification that you have been accepted, you will complete the following steps to apply to Berry College.
Admission requirements:
- Complete online graduate application (free).
- Submit one official transcript from each college, university attended.
- Submit two recommendation forms within the admissions portal from a P-12 colleague and/or a direct supervisor.
- Complete an educational goal statement in narrative form, not more than 500 words, outlining your goals in pursuing graduate study and the background and/or professional accomplishment, and address the graduate education professional teaching dispositions that you will bring to the program. This statement must be submitted online as part of the admissions process.
- Submit Superintendent assurance form (for leadership programs only).
- Copy of official Federal-Level Criminal Background Check from an approved source.
Education Specialist Options:
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with Tier I Leadership embedded (Student will pay only for Tier I Leadership certificate)
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
