Columbus State University

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Secondary Education Track
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Secondary Education Track
• Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Secondary Education Track
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Choral
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrumental
• Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science - Secondary Education Track
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Theatre Education
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Health, Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education
• Bachelor of Arts in French with Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education - General Curriculum, Reading Concentration
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science

Master's

• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership
• Master of Education in Health and Physical Education
• Master of Education in Middle Grades Education
• Master of Education in School Counseling
• Master of Education in Secondary English/ Language Arts Education
• Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics Education
• Master of Education in Secondary Science Education
• Master of Education in Secondary Social Science Education
• Master of Music in Music Education
• Master of Science in Community Counseling
• Master of Arts in Teaching program - provides an opportunity to become a teacher for those who possess an undergraduate degree in a discipline that's certifiable in Georgia. Available areas are: early childhood education; health and physical education; middle grades education; secondary history education; secondary English Language Arts; secondary mathematics education; secondary biology education; secondary chemistry education; secondary earth science education; secondary math and science education (online); special education - general curriculum.
• Master of Education in Special Education - General Curriculum
• Master of Education in School Library Media
• Master of Education in Accomplished Teaching (online)

Education Specialist

• Specialist in Education in Early Childhood Education
• Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership
• Specialist in Education in Middle Grades Education
• Specialist in Education with a Major in School Counseling
• Specialist in Secondary Education with concentrations in English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social science

Doctorate

• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership

Description

The mission of the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) is "to achieve excellence by guiding individuals as they develop the proficiency, expertise, and leadership consistent with their professional roles."

Jordan Hall (1977), located on the main campus, houses the College of Education and Health Professions Dean's office, two academic departments (Teacher Education and Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership ), and Graduate Studies. The Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center provides additional facilities for programs in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. The School of Nursing is housed in Illges Hall, and the Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative and Center for Quality Teaching and Learning are located on the third floor of the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development.

The total student enrollment for the COEHP in Fall 2008 was 2,571 with 2,016 undergraduate and 555 graduate students.

Educator preparation programs are housed in the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP), the College of Letters and Sciences, and the College of the Arts. English as a Second Language (ESOL), French, and Spanish education as well as initial secondary education programs in English, History, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Mathematics are offered through the College of Letters and Sciences. The College of the Arts houses programs in music, art, and theatre education. Other educator preparation programs are housed in the COEHP. In addition to educator preparation programs, the COEHP houses programs in Exercise Science, Instructional Technology, Community Counseling, Health Science, and Nursing.