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Gwinnett County Public Schools
Georgia State University to offer GCPS teachers advanced degree opportunity at no cost

A new partnership between Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Georgia State University (GSU) will open the door for teachers to earn an advanced degree at no cost. The 100% online program is specifically designed for GCPS educators who are interested in earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. GCPS teachers are not responsible for tuition, fees, or books.

Cathy Hardin, GCPS Chief Human Resources Officer, says the partnership with Georgia State University is a game changer. “We are excited and grateful to be partnering with a world renown institution like Georgia State University,” Hardin shares. “Providing teachers with the opportunity to advance their education and sharpen their skills as educators falls right in line with ‘Effectiveness’ and ‘Excellence,’ key tenets of our Blueprint for the Future. This program is the latest example of the steps GCPS is taking to fulfill its commitment to providing students with world-class schools and teachers.”

This M.Ed. program is designed for teachers who already hold a clear, renewable certificate in middle-level education, science, or mathematics, at the middle or secondary levels. The classes and coursework will provide students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of science, mathematics, and computer science content that will aid in implementing standards-based curricula and will introduce them to an integrated curriculum as it relates to teaching in middle and secondary contexts.

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