Overview

The Creative and Innovative Education M.A. at Georgia State University is designed for professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of children as creative thinkers and makers. This programme integrates theoretical knowledge of child development with practical learning strategies to foster innovation in various educational and professional settings.

Why Creative and Innovative Education at Georgia State University?

Students benefit from a unique interdisciplinary approach that combines education with business, policy, or the arts. The programme features dedicated apprenticeships with start-ups, non-profits, and community organisations in the metro-Atlanta area, providing real-world experience in leadership and curriculum design.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16651 per semester
National fee: USD 16180 per semester
Local fee: USD 4895 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 36 semester hours, including core professional studies, major courses, and a specialised concentration. Modules may include:

Research and Theories of Creative Learning
Create to Learn
Child Development and Beyond
Children in Society
Special Topics
Capstone
Apprenticeship in Creative and Innovative Education
Seminar Series

Students also select four electives to form a concentration in areas such as Educational Entrepreneurship and Business, Non-profit Leadership, or Integrated Curriculum Design.

Careers with Creative and Innovative Education

Graduates are equipped for diverse professional paths that focus on children’s creative and innovative learning. The programme prepares individuals for roles in educational policy, business enterprises, and non-profit leadership. While it does not lead to a teaching credential, it is ideal for those seeking to influence youth through curriculum development, community outreach, and arts-integrated instruction. Alumni often find opportunities as educational entrepreneurs, museum educators, or leaders in after-school programmes and creative arts organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Create to Learn
Inventing to Learn: Teaching and Learning with Maker Technologies
Apprenticeship in Creative and Innovative Education
Seminar in Creative and Innovative Education
Discourses of Child Development
Children in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Application Fee of $50

Goals Statement (no more than four typed pages that summarizes your career goals related to creative and innovative education with K-12 children, previous work experience with children, anticipated contribution to the program, and ability to work in a team environment; upload with the application)

Resume (upload with the application)

Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)

Official Transcript(s): Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Admissions — Graduate School, P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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