Online Teaching Endorsement

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Program Description

The purpose of the Online Teaching Endorsement is to prepare candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become effective online teachers. Over the course of three semesters, candidates in the Online Teaching Endorsement program will complete three (3) online courses (9 credit hours), two (2) field experiences, two (2) online practicum experiences, and an electronic portfolio. This program is designed for educators holding a Georgia PSC clear, renewable teaching certificate. If you do not hold a clear, renewable GA teaching certificate, please apply to the Online Teaching “Certificate” program. 

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements beyond the general KSU Graduate Admissions  requirements:

1. Complete the Online Graduate Application, if you are not currently a KSU Student.
2. Complete the Online Teaching Program Application
3. Additional application materials may be necessary; however, the OTE coordinator will notify you. (2015 update)

 If applicants do not hold a clear, renewable GA teaching certificate, please apply to the Online Teaching “Certificate” program.

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

All online teaching endorsement candidates must have access/permission to teach a group of K12 students in the candidate’s certification field during the spring semester for ITEC 7482. This is typically provided through a candidate’s full time job. Other arrangements are permitted but not provided. This placement is the responsibility of the candidate.