Secondary and Middle Grades Education

    Secondary and Middle Grades Education

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,591 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023
    Secondary and Middle Grades Education

    About

    Doctorate of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades Education

    With the Education Doctorate in Secondary and Middle Grades Education at KSU, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition to serve as a learner-centered specialist engaging in scholarly inquiry and research. Through the cognate and electives, you will deepen your expertise in a chosen area of study.

    The Education Doctorate in Secondary and Middle Grades Education at KSU is for candidates who possess a clear renewable (or comparable) T-5 certificate and hold a master's degree in a PSC-recognized area of certification.

    The Doctor of Education in Secondary and Middle Grades program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to synthesize theory and practice through further examination of theoretically based curriculum development, understanding of global education issues, and inquiry into making education equitable, democratic, humane, and socially just.

    The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades is fully embedded in the Ed.D. program. If you complete the Ed.S. in Middle Grades at Kennesaw State, you may apply your entire program of study toward the Ed.D.

    If you completed your Ed.S. at another institution, you would be eligible to have their transcripts analyzed and possibly receive up to 17 hours credit toward your Ed.D.

    You will choose your concentration area from those below:

    Concentrations – Secondary Education

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • History
    • Mathematics

    Concentrations – Middle Grades Education

    • Language Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    The Ed.D. in Secondary and Middle Grades Education provides the skills and knowledge to serve as learner-centered specialists engaging in scholarly inquiry and research. Candidates develop the acumen necessary to integrate theory and practice by examination of local and global education issues; theory-based curriculum development; and equitable, democratic, humane, and socially just theories of education.

    Disciplines

    Department of Secondary & Middle Grades Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Completed online Graduate Application
    2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
    3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
    4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
    5. Additional requirements by program


    *Application fee may vary by program
    **For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

    NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.

    2. New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.

    3. The online application should be used:

      1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.

      2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

    NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.

    Secondary and Middle Grades Education
    Kennesaw State University
    Kennesaw State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Kennesaw