Georgia Southern University College of Education

Georgia Southern University College of Education The College of Education offers students multiple program opportunities spanning all three Georgia Southern locations and online.

The mission of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University is to prepare educators and other service professionals to be lifelong learners with scholarly based knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of a diverse global community. Georgia Southern University College of Education is the premier and primary educator of teachers in Southeast Georgia, and Eagle Educators are k

nown throughout the state and nation for their achievements and dedication to the field of education. Programs offered by the COE prepare future teachers, school psychologists, counselors, school library media specialists, instructional technologists, researchers and leaders through intensive field experiences, cutting-edge technology and research-based instruction. With more than 100 faculty members who are experts in the field, students learn in an environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Program options include seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Education majors preparing students for initial teacher certification. At the graduate level, the College offers the Master of Arts in Teaching degree with six available concentrations, 12 master of education degrees, seven education specialist degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The College also offers six certificate opportunities and nine graduate-level programs for educators seeking to add an endorsement to their certification. The success of the Collegeโ€™s initial preparation and advanced degree programs is linked to its extensive partnerships with regional schools, educational and community agencies, and other units of Georgia Southern University. These collaborations provide vital experiences and benefits to all involved. Whether a K-12 school utilizing the expertise of a COE faculty member or a counseling or school psychology graduate student working with an experienced professional in the field, partnerships are a fundamental role of the College.

Educators, alumni, and Eagles fans, it's time to get your tickets! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐ŸˆJoin us on Sept. 5 as the Eagles take on Charlesto...
08/27/2026

Educators, alumni, and Eagles fans, it's time to get your tickets! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿˆ

Join us on Sept. 5 as the Eagles take on Charleston Southern for the Educator Appreciation Game!

๐Ÿˆ Get Game Tickets Here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/GSCOE26
๐Ÿ’™ SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Educators, use promo code TEACH26 to unlock a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE deal!

๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿฆ… Tag a teacher or fellow Eagle you want to bring along! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿˆ

(Note: The COE Tailgate is officially SOLD OUT!!)

At the College of Educationโ€™s recent opening meeting, we had the honor of recognizing incredible faculty and staff who h...
08/25/2026

At the College of Educationโ€™s recent opening meeting, we had the honor of recognizing incredible faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond over the past year. Please join us in congratulating this yearโ€™s award recipients!

Jack Miller Awards

Recognizing faculty who exemplify excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and student success:

Educator of the Year: Dr. Elise Cain

Teaching: Dr. Kitty Crawford

Scholarship and Creative Activity: Dr. Richard Cleveland

Service: Dr. Anne Valauri

Non-Tenure Track Award: Dr. Robin Wofford


Betty-Ware Wray Award

Recognizing an outstanding staff member who promotes a positive image for Georgia Southern and the COE, demonstrates resourcefulness, and makes significant contributions to the college:

Recipient: Danielle Valcourt-Smith

Thank you all for your dedication, leadership and service to our college!

Our future Eagle Educators had a busy day at the Statesboro Campus! "Conversations with Professors" gave first-year stud...
08/18/2026

Our future Eagle Educators had a busy day at the Statesboro Campus!

"Conversations with Professors" gave first-year students a place to ask questions and get advice from faculty in small groups. The convocation brought a packed house to celebrate the start of the new semester. We can't wait to see what our students achieve this year!

A full day of Eagle Experience at the Armstrong Campus today! From conversations with professors to a packed convocation...
08/17/2026

A full day of Eagle Experience at the Armstrong Campus today! From conversations with professors to a packed convocation, we were excited to welcome so many new Eagles!

Some classrooms have a little dirt on the floor. Instead of pencils and notebooks, alumnus Danny Varnadore uses saddles ...
08/12/2026

Some classrooms have a little dirt on the floor. Instead of pencils and notebooks, alumnus Danny Varnadore uses saddles and spurs as he teaches the next generation of rodeo enthusiasts.

Read his journey from professional bull rider to professor in the latest Georgia Southern Magazine: https://bit.ly/3S93Fzz

Danny Varnadore (โ€˜11, โ€˜13) has seen all sides of bull riding. ๐Ÿ‚

From watching in the stands to being stepped on by a 2,450 pound bull, Danny knows every aspect of the sport. His expertise, passion and time at Georgia Southern has helped lead him to coach bull riding at the collegiate level.

โ€œI always wanted to go back and coach at college rodeo, and when the opportunity came along, I just knew this was something our kids could use locally and regionally,โ€ he said. โ€œI wanted to be able to give back and share my experience and my story to encourage kids to make the right decision by getting your degree so you have something to fall back on.โ€ ๐ŸŽ“

Read more about Danny in the latest issue of the Georgia Southern Magazine: https://bit.ly/3S93Fzz



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This back to school season, literacy is more important than ever. The new Georgia Southern University Literacy Center is...
08/07/2026

This back to school season, literacy is more important than ever. The new Georgia Southern University Literacy Center is ready to lead the way in improving literacy across the state. We are working with school districts and University System of Georgia partners to give educators the tools they need to help the next generation of readers soar.

https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/research/centers/literacy-center

Three outstanding COE graduates have been named to the Georgia Southern Alumni 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! Congratulation...
08/06/2026

Three outstanding COE graduates have been named to the Georgia Southern Alumni 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! Congratulations to April Harvey, Caleb Rogers and Blair Seth Walker!

Click to read what makes these Eagle Educators exceptional alumni ๐Ÿ”— GeorgiaSouthern.edu/40under40

Calling all educators, alumni, and Eagles fans! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐ŸˆMark your calendars for the College of Education Tailgate and Educato...
07/28/2026

Calling all educators, alumni, and Eagles fans! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿˆ

Mark your calendars for the College of Education Tailgate and Educator Appreciation Game on Sept. 5!

Tailgate with us from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Bishop Alumni Building before watching the Eagles take on Charleston Southern at Paulson Stadium.

๐Ÿˆ Register for the Tailgate: http://georgiasouthern.edu/alumni/COETailgate26

๐Ÿˆ Get Game Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/GSCOE26

๐Ÿ’™ BONUS: Educators, use promo code TEACH26 at checkout for a BOGO discount!

๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿฆ… Tag a teacher or fellow Eagle you want to bring along! ๐Ÿฆ… ๐Ÿˆ

Last week, Dean Amy Lingo addressed the Georgia Literacy Council in Atlanta to share exciting updates on the new Georgia...
07/28/2026

Last week, Dean Amy Lingo addressed the Georgia Literacy Council in Atlanta to share exciting updates on the new Georgia Southern University Literacy Center.

During the presentation, she highlighted promising results from our spring pilot project, the Georgia Literacy Impact Initiative.

We are thrilled about the momentum building around literacy in our state!
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Stay tuned for more updates.

Soar to the next level of your career without paying to apply.For the entire month of July, we are waiving the applicati...
07/15/2026

Soar to the next level of your career without paying to apply.

For the entire month of July, we are waiving the application fee for all our graduate program applicants. Whether you want to earn your master's, specialist or doctoral degree, now is the perfect time to apply!

Find your wings today! georgiasouthern.edu/gradapply

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