Secondary Education
About the Program
Shape Tomorrow’s Classrooms
Grow your expertise in teaching and expand your leadership skills with an Ed.S. in Secondary Education. This fully online, post-master’s degree is ideal for certified educators ready to lead in high school settings and beyond. Customize your path with content concentrations and endorsements as you work toward a T-6 certification upgrade—without the need for a dissertation.
Customize Your Degree
English (Concentration)
Enhance your teaching of literature, composition, and literacy with research-based practices and creative learning design.
Math (Concentration)
Strengthen your math instruction with advanced coursework in curriculum design and strategies that promote student problem-solving.
Science (Concentration)
Dive into specialized coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and more to create engaging, inquiry-based science lessons.
Social Studies (Concentration)
Expand your expertise in civics, history, and the social sciences while exploring best practices for fostering civic engagement and critical thinking.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30-33 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
5 Semesters
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% online program designed for working professionals
- Designed for for certified teachers (T-5 or equivalent) with at least two years of teaching experience and leads to eligibility for T-6 certification upgrade
- Choose from concentrations in Math, English, Science, or Social Studies
- Opportunity to earn endorsement courses as part of the program
- All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
