Graduate Program Application Completion Deadlines
GRE scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application.
GACE BASIC means that the applicant must have passed all three basic skills area of the GACE.
An applicant who plans to complete a program for initial teacher certification must present passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment or gain an equivalent score on an alternative exam as determined by the department. The current options for satisfying the Basic Skills Assessment, including the exemptions, are outlined at http://www.gapsc.com/documentation/basicskillsinfo.asp. Under "Basic Skills Testing," go to "Options to Satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement."
Applicants who are already certified in the State of Georgia do not have to meet the GACE Basic Skills Assessment requirement. Visit http://www.gace.nesinc.com for more information about the GACE Basic Skills Assessment, including test dates and registration.
Students seeking certification from the State of Georgia Professional Standards Commission are required to pass the GACE Basic Skills Assessment (or provide an exemption) and GACE Content Assessment in their fields.
|
Programs |
Entrance Test |
Undergrad GPA |
Recommendation Letters |
Other Supporting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Behavior/Learning Disabilities |
GRE (min. 50%ile verbal & quantitative) & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
3.0 |
2 recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Communication Disorders |
GRE (min 50%ile verbal; verbal/quant/analytical required) & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
3.0 |
2 recs |
goals statement, resume, interview |
|
Early Childhood Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in ECE |
2.75 |
2 recs (contact dept. for details: 404-413-8234) |
goals statement, resume, interview |
|
Early Childhood Education
|
GRE & GACE BASIC |
2.75 |
2 recs |
goals statement, interview |
|
Educational Leadership |
GRE & T4 Certificate in Any Field |
2.50 |
2 Recs (1 from school administrator) |
goals statement, resume, three years school experience |
|
English Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in ENE |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Health & Physical Education |
GRE & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume; students w/out T4 certificate must take additional coursework |
|
Mathematics Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in MTE |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Middle Level Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in MCE |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Multiple & Severe Disabilities |
GRE (verbal/quant/analytical required) & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
2.75 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Reading, Language, & Literacy |
GRE & T4 Certificate in Any Field |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
School Counseling |
GRE & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
2.50 |
3 Recs |
goals statement, resume, & interview |
|
School Psychology |
GRE (35%ile verbal) & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate |
2.50 & 3.25 Grad |
3 Recs |
goals statement, resume, writing sample (cannot be goals statement ) |
|
Science Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in Science |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Social Studies Education |
GRE & T4 Certificate in SSE |
2.50 |
2 Recs |
goals statement, resume |
|
Urban Teacher Leadership |
GRE & GACE BASIC or T4 Certificate (minimum 1 year teaching if no T4 or GACE BASIC) |
2.50 |
3 Recs |
goals statement, resume, one year teaching if no T4 or GACE Basic |