Instructional Technology, Ed.S.

Overview

There are two tracks for the Ed.S. with a major in Instructional Technology-Certification and Advanced. The certification track leads to initial certification in Instructional Technology by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). The advanced track is for candidates who already have initial certification in Instructional Technology and wish to pursue an advanced track that leads to an upgrade to their existing certificate by the GaPSC.

The certification track in Instructional Technology prepares educators who wish to effectively integrate technology into their own teaching practice and to assist other educators in utilizing technology to improve the teaching and learning process. It prepares educators to model best practices in the use of instructional technologies and to provide high-quality professional learning experiences for others. The advanced track prepares technology leaders to lead the use of technology at the local, state, regional or national levels.

In Georgia, Instructional Technology is a new field of certification and is classified as a Service (S) certificate (P-12) when added to an existing clear renewable Georgia certificate. The Certification track leads to S-6 certification (service field) in Instructional Technology and increases a candidate’s T-5 certification to a T-6. To qualify for the new certification, candidates must pass the GACE in Instructional Technology and add the new field to their existing teaching certificate. The Advanced track increases a T-5 to a T-6 and a S-5 to a S-6.