The information contained in this chapter applies to programs, course offerings, and requirements specific to the College of Education. However, the information in this chapter is to be considered supplemental to the general university information found in the preceding chapters of this catalog. Therefore, students should familiarize themselves thoroughly with general information on registration, fees and refunds, academic regulations, student life, and campus services. All policies, regulations, and requirements explained in the preceding chapters of this catalog also apply to the College of Education.
1000 College of Education Building (10th Floor)
404/413-8100
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Randy W. Kamphaus, Dean
Gwen Benson, Associate Dean of School and Community Partnerships
Joyce Many, Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Matthew Gillett, College Administrative Officer
The professional education unit at Georgia State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 30036; 202/466-7496. This accreditation covers the institution's initial teacher preparation and advanced educator preparation programs.
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission approves teacher preparation programs offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education.
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the departments of Early Childhood Education, Kinesiology and Health, and Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology. The departments of Counseling and Psychological Services, Educational Policy Studies, and Educational Psychology and Special Education offer graduate programs only.
Undergraduate degree programs for teachers of art, foreign languages, or music are offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Graduate programs offered through the College of Education are listed in the "General Information" section of this catalog and are described in the university's graduate catalog available on the university website at www.gsu.edu/es/catalogs_courses.html. Graduate application materials can be obtained by visiting the website for the College of Education education.gsu.edu/oaa/906.html.
Many of the college's programs involve student and faculty participation and interaction with metropolitan Atlanta community schools and agencies. Atlanta offers an ideal laboratory for the development of our students. Special facilities in the college of particular interest to undergraduate students are listed below.
350 College of Education Building
404/413-8070
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The Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence works in partnership with the larger Georgia State community, other universities, school systems, social agencies, and community organizations. Current work includes: (1) Benjamin E. Mays Lecture Series, an annual program which brings nationally prominent educators to Atlanta to address critical issues facing education; (2) Urban Teacher Leadership Master's Degree Program, designed to facilitate the development of teachers in urban settings who will remain in the classroom and become change agents; (3) Coalition Urban Affiliate Liaisons, meetings between College of Education and Atlanta Public Schools urban affiliates to develop research agendas and to discuss difficult issues related to providing excellent education for those children who traditionally have been least well-served by schools; (4) Quarterly Forums, events which address the topic, "Tapping Into the Genius of Our Children," which allows teachers and educators to participate in dialogue with outstanding people who have demonstrated success in fostering academic excellence for economically disenfranchised children in urban schools; (5) The Peachtree Urban Writing Project, a national writing project site and a collaborative of the Atlanta Public School System, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College; (6) National Board Certification Resource Center, provides awareness training to principals and teachers who are going through National Board Certification (NBC), places special emphasis on the recruitment of minority candidates and houses an information library for NBC literature; (7) Martin Luther King, Jr. Curriculum Project, lesson plans developed and designed to encourage hands-on, interactive exploration of materials available in The King Center, while providing historical and sociological knowledge to students as well as in social studies, civics, history, writing and language arts; (8) Staff Development and Curriculum Enhancement, facilitates and hosts ongoing workshops and training sessions that promote professional development for in-service teachers, and identifies supplemental learning resources that will compliment the curriculums that are currently used by teachers. The director of the center is Dr. Gwen Benson.
2nd floor, College of Education Building
404/413-8080
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The Instructional Technology Center serves faculty, students, and prekindergarten through twelfth-grade educators by encouraging and supporting technological confidence and expertise in the areas of teaching, collaboration, and consulting. The ITC serves as a resource center providing learning spaces, technology workshops, student computer access, and specialized educational technology resources. Our resources include computers, peripheral equipment, productivity and educational software titles, audio/video production and reproduction technology and over 100 years of combined educational technology expertise from our experienced staff.
The ITC will provide customized workshops for faculty and instructor-led classes on topics that support instruction. The ITC can create workshops for a variety of instructional technologies. It has a variety of purpose-built teaching facilities including smart classrooms, computer classrooms, a conference room and a student computing commons.
The director of the center is Dr. Steve Harmon. Call the Instructional Technology Center for information and appointments or visit their website at itc.gsu.edu.
Alumni Hall, 30 Courtland St.
404/413-8460
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197 Decatur Rd.
404/413-8454
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The program at Georgia State University is comprised of two centers, the Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center and Capital Hill Child Enrichment. The Centers are operated by the College of Education under the direction of the Department of Early Childhood Education. The program provides care for children of students, faculty, and staff. The Suttles Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and the Capital Hill Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There is a waiting list for parents interested in enrolling their children. Information regarding registration, fees, and ages for children accepted into the program may be obtained by contacting the center. The director of the center is Stacey French-Lee.
8th floor, College of Education Building
404/413-8044
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The Speech–Language–Hearing Clinic is operated by the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education to provide practicum and experience for students in the master's level Communication Disorders program offered through the College of Education. Students who are identified by faculty as needing evaluation may be referred to the clinic. Students can also receive evaluations and treatment services at their own request. The director of the center is Dr. Debra Schober-Peterson.
The purpose of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, is to promote excellence in and recognize contributions to education. Invitations for membership are extended to students in the College of Education who exhibit high academic scholarship, commendable personal qualities, and worthy educational ideals. Members of Kappa Delta Pi are eligible to apply for national and local scholarships. The local scholarship is described in the "Student Life and Services" chapter of this catalog. For more information, contact Dr. Susan McClendon in the Crim Center, College of Education, 404/413-8070.
The purposes of the Student Georgia Association of Educators (GAE-SP) are to serve as a student support network of Georgia State University teacher education students, to address needs and concerns of teacher education students, and to provide supplemental experiences for those students. It is open to all Georgia State University students. For more information, contact Drs. Teri Holbrook or Laura Meyers, Department of Early Childhood Education, 404/413-8020.