Piedmont University Brings On-Site Degree ‘Cohort’ Programs to Six More Counties

Piedmont University, long known for offering advanced degree programs for educators in the school districts where they live and work, is bringing its site-based hybrid program back to several counties, with classes beginning this summer.

Last fall, Piedmont announced the program's return to Forsyth County. The university will now offer it in six additional counties: Gwinnett, Cherokee, Paulding, Walton, Houston, and Barrow. 

Piedmont’s cohort program was popular with educators who enjoyed the convenience of on-site classes in several school districts in and around Atlanta. It stalled three years ago due to Covid.

“The site-based hybrid program allows teachers to break free of the Covid online-only constraints and experience face-to-face connections with district colleagues in the classroom while enjoying the conveniences associated with asynchronous online learning,” said Dr. Mark Tavernier, Dean of the College of Education.

Former Cherokee County Schools Principal and Piedmont alumna Dr. Ann Gazell coordinates the hybrid program. Students work closely with nationally recognized faculty to achieve their career goals while addressing the most pressing challenges facing education, schools, communities, and students.

Educators in all seven counties may choose from the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Education Specialist (EdS) degree programs.

The application deadline is May 1, with classes beginning May 22. Those who are interested may contact Ashley Clouatre, Director of Graduate Admissions, at aclouatre@piedmont.edu.