Endorsements

Online Degree and Certificate Programs may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please visit the State Authorization page to confirm that the program is available in your state.

A complete description of Kennesaw State's Academic Degree Programs and University-wide Degree Requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog and Graduate Catalog.

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      English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) will prepare candidates to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to create environments and learning experiences that engage students in active learning and authentic achievement.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Email:  GradEd@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-6043

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      Personalized Learning Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Department of Instructional Technology in the Bagwell College of Education is offering an Online Personalized Learning Endorsement program designed for educators holding a Georgia PSC Clear, renewable teaching certificate.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Laurie Dias

      Email: ldias@kennesaw.edu

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      Reading Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      Successful completion of the three courses required for this endorsement certifies teachers in reading at the grade-level(s) of their current teaching certificates.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Megan Adams
      Email:  nschlesi@kennesaw.edu 
      Phone:  (470) 578-4336

     

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      Gifted Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Gifted Endorsement in Georgia at Kennesaw State University enables educators to provide direct instruction only in the grade levels and fields of their base certificates. It also allows those with the endorsement to serve as a resource teacher for "indirect services" for gifted education in any content area or grade level P-12.

      Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through an examination of seminal and recent research. Technology andbest practices in identification and instruction for the gifted, which includes those who are twice exceptional, are infused throughout the program. This Gifted Endorsement Program leads to the addition of a Gifted Endorsement to a candidate's current Georgia certificate which corresponds with the candidates' current teaching certificate area(s) and grade levels.

      For questions about this program, please contact:

      Email:  educ_grad@kennesaw.edu

      Phone:  (470) 578-6043

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      Computer Science Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Computer Science Endorsement program is designed for teachers who are interested in adding the field of computer science education to a current, renewable teaching certificate held in a content area other than computer science. Applicants’ certificate level must be level 4 or higher and at any grade level pre-kindergarten through 12th grade or another eligible field. Candidates who successfully complete the program are prepared to be effective computer science educators at the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade level.

      Phone: (470) 578-6577

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      Teacher Leadership Endorsement

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Teacher Leader Endorsement is designed for experienced educators. It is based on distributed leadership concept that calls for the collaboration of teacher leaders and school administrators to improve their schools and student learning at the P-12 level. Instruction will involve the use of a variety of instructional methods including, but not limited to, problem-based learning, modules, case-studies, simulation, field experiences, research and individual projects. Application of learning to school-based issues and problems is a critical component of this applied program. This endorsement is NOT the teacher leadership certification. This endorsement does NOT lead to the initial certification in Teacher Leadership.  

      Phone: 470-578-6043

      Email: educ_grad@kennesaw.edu

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