The Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology offers the Education Specialist and Master of Education degrees as well as the Library Media Certification-Only program. The programs feature online course-delivery to meet the needs of working professionals.

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology (IT) Ed.S. degree allows students to obtain an advanced degree in the rapidly growing field of instructional technology. Valdosta State University's Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology began offering an online Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology in Summer 2000. The Ed.S. IT program is a 27 semester hour program in a fully online format. Georgia media specialists, technology coordinators, and other educators and trainers with a Master's degree in any field are invited to apply. This degree upgrades Georgia Teaching, Service and Leadership certificates to the 6th year level. 

Building upon the 27 semester-hour Ed.S. curriculum, the program now offers a second track of study. The Library Media Ed.S. option provides the opportunity for students to obtain the coursework and internships required for initial Medial Specialist certification, as well as an Ed.S. degree. Students will complete a total of 36 semester hours of coursework. Students become eligible for initial media specialist certification after graduating and submitting passing GACE Content Assessment scores.

Both Ed.S. tracks accept applications for Fall and Spring semesters.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology

The M.Ed. program offers students two study tracks: Library Media and Technology Applications. Both program tracks are offered in an online delivery format, so they are great options for students from all over the state of Georgia. Eligible candidates hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited school and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.50.

Library Media Option

The Library Media Track of the M.Ed. program prepares students to be school media specialists. Students are eligible for the Georgia S-5 certificate after passing the appropriate GACE Content Assessment and completing the graduation requirements for the M.Ed. Program.

• M.Ed. IT Library Media Program Admissions Information
• M.Ed. IT Library Media Retention, Dismissal and Readmission Policies
• M.Ed. IT Library Media Graduation Requirements

The Technology Applications track provides preparation for careers as technology coordinators or instructional technologists in settings like the public school system, business, industry, government, the military, health fields, and higher education

• M.Ed. IT Technology Applications Program Admissions Information
• M.Ed. IT Technology Applications Retention, Dismissal and Readmission Policies
• M.Ed. IT Technology Applications Graduation Requirements

M.Ed. Instructional Technology Library Media and Technology Applications Website

Library Media Certification-Only

The Certification-Only offers initial Media Specialist Certification to individuals who have completed a master's degree or education specialist degree in another field. Initial certification is typically at the S-5 level (master's level), but individuals who have already completed an education specialist degree will be eligible for recommendation at the S-6 level. Media Specialist Certification is not awarded at the bachelor's level.