Program Overview

Urban Education Endorsement Graduate Certificate

The Urban Education Endorsement Certificate Program is a fully online program that consists of three courses, providing candidates with a deep understanding of urban schools, families, and communities. The program emphasizes the historical, political, economic, and social factors that shape urban education.

Program Overview

• The program is 100% online and consists of 3 courses, totaling 9 credit hours.
• The program is designed for educators holding a Georgia PSC clear, renewable teaching certificate.
• Grade Level Focus Band: K - 12

Program Courses

• Summer - ECE 7651: Social Foundations and Perspectives in Urban Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • This course provides a comprehensive overview of urban education's historical and contemporary aspects.
  • Prerequisite: Candidates must be admitted to a KSU BCOE graduate program, certificate, or endorsement program to take this course.
• Fall - ECE 7652: Partnering with Urban Families & Communities (3 Credit Hours)
  • This course provides an overview of the intersecting systems that influence teaching and learning in urban education.
  • Prerequisite: ECE 7651
  • The course contains field requirements for completion.
• Spring - ECE 7653: Advocating for Equity in Teaching and Learning (3 credit hours)
  • Learners in this course will use a critical lens to examine the challenges and opportunities that students, teachers, families, and leaders in urban contexts face.
  • Prerequisite: ECE 7652
  • Learners will complete field-based assignments and develop a research-based advocacy plan.

Note

• All Urban Education candidates must have access/permission to teach a group of K-12 students in the candidate's certification field during the fall and spring semesters for ECE 7651 and ECE 7652.
• This placement is the responsibility of the candidate.

Admission Requirement

• Completed online Graduate Application
• $60 non-refundable application processing fee
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
• If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required.
• Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Additional requirements by program

Deadline

• May 1st for Summer enrollment. The program only enrolls for the Summer term.