Middle Grades Education - Certification

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Individuals who do not wish to work toward another degree may opt to complete course work and experiential requirements to qualify for recommendation for state certification in middle grades education. The certification-only option is a course of study designed to meet minimum certification requirements and is not a degree program.

A candidate seeking Middle Grades Certification-only (4-8) must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a PSC-accepted accredited institution.

The applicant's transcript is reviewed by the faculty advisor who will assist in developing a course of study. The course of study is designed to ensure depth in the field of concentration, as well as meeting all requirements prescribed by the College of Education, including student teaching.

The proposed course of study is reviewed by the department chair and, if approved, serves as the advisement sheet for that candidate. All other procedures and requirements of the College of Education and the college apply.

Candidates must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content exam in their chosen content field. Completion of this course of study does not lead to a degree in education.

Admissions Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university is required for certification in Middle Grades Education.

Graduate Admissions Application
Official, final transcripts from聽补濒濒听colleges and universities attended
Two Professional References
Personal Affirmation Form
If you are a returning BA or MA Educational Studies graduate from 海角社区 University, you may return within five years as a certification only student.聽 A prerequisite for admission as a certification-only student is successful completion of the appropriate GACE content tests.

(If you currently hold a professional teacher certification and want to add another certification, you may apply for the Certification Only program with only a BA degree)