
Elementary Education
About the Program
Grow Your Teaching Expertise
Grow your expertise in teaching and expand your leadership skills with a Education Specialist in Elementary Education degree at Columbus State University. This post-master’s degree offers experienced teachers tools to strengthen instructional leadership, deepen classroom practice, and prepare for the T-6 certification—all without the dissertation.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
2 years
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Fully online and designed for working educators
- Leads to eligibility for a T-6 Georgia educator certification upgrade
- Faculty with extensive P–5 experience and advanced academic credentials
- Strengthens your ability to lead beyond the classroom and enhances content knowledge
- All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

