Fall: June 15
Spring: Does Not Admit
Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Audiology Specialty Certificate, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
  • No more than two-typed pages that summarizes career goals related to communication sciences and disorders, specifically in the areas of audiology and interprofessional education and collaboration practice.
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: December 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be satisfied by this date) 
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. (Speech–Language Pathology) program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Create a profile for the Graduate Application
• Complete & submit the Graduate Application; pay the $50 application fee
• Complete ALL components of the Graduate Application EXCEPT the following sections: writing sample and art portfolio
• Goals Statement (uploaded with the application) All applicants must submit a goal statement as part of their application. The statement should adhere to the guidelines and must address the 3 questions listed below.
  • Guidelines: One page in length; 12-point font; one-inch margins on each side; single-spaced
  • Respond to all 3 of the questions. Your response to each question should be one paragraph in length.
    • 1. What led you to pursue the profession of speech–language pathology?
    • 2. What makes you a unique candidate for our program?
    • 3. What impact will Georgia State University have on your education and future career?
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Identify three (3) recommenders on your application with valid email addresses (preferably from professors who can vouch for academic promise)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadlines:

Fall: January 10 (firm deadline – all requirements must be satisfied by this date)
Spring: September 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be satisfied by this date)
Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application): Our program requires a personal research statement by all applicants. This statement should provide insight into your personal research goals and why you are interested in our program as a vehicle to help you meet those goals.  Applicants should identify a sponsoring mentor who is a member of the graduate faculty in the research statement.
• Writing sample (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s can be in communication sciences and disorders or related field
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 3.5 graduate GPA
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores: submission of GRE scores required (Institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application.)

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does Not Admit
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: November 15 (firm deadline–all admission requirements must be satisfied by this date)

When applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application) In this statement, we want to begin to get to know you as a program. Please share the story behind your decision to pursue a career in counseling. In your story, please address the following components:
  • What are the personal, academic, and professional experiences that have brought you to this point and explain why this moment feels right to begin graduate training.
  • What unique perspectives, skills, or life experiences will you bring to the classroom and the field? What are your professional aspirations and what you hope to learn and how you hope to grow personally and professionally. 
  • What aspects of our program resonate most with your goals and values?
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Please Note:

• Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: May 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: February 1

When applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Non-Degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: March 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be satisfied by this date)
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application) – Maximum Length: 3 pages, double-spaced, 12-point type/font

The M.S. program (CACREP accredited) in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Georgia State University prepares future counselors to promote the mental health and vocational well-being of individuals across the lifespan who are living with chronic illnesses and disabilities (including psychiatric/behavioral, medical, physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental/intellectual, and learning). We welcome applicants who bring various life experiences to apply to our program. Please address all THREE of following questions in your personal statement:

1. Motivation and Goals: What personal, academic, or professional experiences have influenced your interest in working with individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities?
2. Understanding of the Field: How do you envision supporting both the mental health and vocational well-being of clients living with chronic illnesses and disabilities?
3. Professional Aspirations: How does this program align with your vision for your future as a professional clinical rehabilitation counselor?

• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: December 1
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Counselor Education and Practice Ph.D. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application; provide a 500-word statement (approximately two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font) in which you identify each of the following: (a) why you desire a Ph.D. in counselor education and practice from Georgia State University; (b) identify faculty members you would like to work.
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Writing sample (upload with the application)
• Must have completed a master’s degree in counseling or a closely related clinical field; applicants must have completed a minimum of 700-hour practicum or internship as part of their clinical training and/or be licensed as a master’s level clinician or certified as a rehabilitation counselor
• Official transcript(s): Graduate degree required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Please Note:

Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: December 1
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Writing sample (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Must have completed bachelor’s or master’s level degree
• Official transcript(s): Graduate (minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA if no master’s)
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. It is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission. Submit GRE scores using the school code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application

Advising Note:

Students admitted to the doctoral program should have completed a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in an appropriate major (e.g., counseling or clinical psychology). Students with a bachelor’s degree or lacking a counseling/clinical master’s degree will be required to complete compensatory curricular experiences as stipulated by their doctoral advisory committees.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does Not Admit
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: December 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be met by this date for Atlanta concentration/location only); February 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be met by this date for Alpharetta concentration/location only)

Select concentration/location in:

• Atlanta (ATL)
• Alpharetta (ALP)

When applying to the School Counseling M.Ed. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Please Note:

Interviews will be conducted by department faculty. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview. Applicants cannot apply to both concentration/locations.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: December 1
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the School Psychology Concurrent M.Ed./Ed.S. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Writing sample (cannot be goals statement; upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or 3.25 graduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Fall: Does not admit
Spring: Does not admit
Summer: January 15

When applying to the Educational Leadership, Ed.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with application)
• Resume (upload with application)
• Writing Sample (collected during interview)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one from immediate supervisor; identify recommenders on your application)
• Must have five years successful teaching or administrative experience
• Must hold master’s degree
• Official Transcript: minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission
  • from all colleges/universities attended

Please Note:

Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview.

Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: May 1

When applying to the Educational Leadership, M.Ed. (Online) program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with application – please address each of the following items in your goal statement)
  • What are your reasons for applying to Georgia State’s Educational Leadership program?
  • One major part of the Educational Leadership program is logging 250 hours of clinical leadership experience. This requires you to participate in leadership experiences in your school and/or district. You will be responsible for working with a mentor to identify and participate in these experiences. Describe how you will be able to complete those hours.
• Identify a mentor who currently holds leadership certification in Georgia and complete the following mentor agreement form. (If you are out of state and/or only seeking the degree and no Georgia leadership certification, your mentor does not need to be Georgia-certified but does need to be in a current school/district leadership position.) Once the mentor agreement form has been completed by both parties, upload the signed agreement to your application under the MISC documents section.
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one must be a school leader who supervises/evaluates you; enter the name and email addresses of your recommenders on your application)
• A minimum of three years experience in a Pk-12 school setting (upload teaching certificate to application); currently working in a Pk-12 educational setting
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Successful completion of the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership — For more information and how to register, visit Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership. (Not applicable if you are an out-of-state applicant seeking the master’s degree only)

Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 15

Contact Educational Policy Studies Department before applying.

When applying to the Educational Leadership, Ed.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with application)
• Resume (upload with application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one from immediate supervisor; identify recommenders on your application)
• Must be employed in leadership position in partnering school system and must hold Educational Leadership Tier I Add-On
• Official Transcript: minimum 3.25 graduate GPA required for admission
  • from all colleges/universities attended

Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 15

When applying to the Educational Leadership Tier 1 Online Certification program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with application – please address each of the following items in your goal statement)
  • What are your reasons for applying to Georgia State’s Tier 1 leadership program?
  • One major part of the Tier I program is logging 250 hours of clinical leadership experience. This requires you to assume leadership positions in your school and/or district. You will be responsible for working with a mentor to identify and participate in these experiences. Describe how you will be able to complete those hours. Resume (upload with application)
• Resume (upload with application)
• Identify a mentor who currently holds leadership certification in Georgia and complete the following agreement form. Once the agreement form has been completed by both parties, upload the signed agreement to your application under the MISC documents section.
• Two Letters of Recommendation one must be a school leader who supervises or evaluates you)
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a Pre-kindergarten through 12th school setting (upload teaching certificate to application); currently working in a Pre-kindergarten through 12th educational setting
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.25 graduate GPA required for admission (must hold a master’s, specialist or doctoral level degree)
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Successful completion of the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership — For more information and how to register, visit Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership.

Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 15

Contact Educational Policy Studies Department before applying. Applicants must be employed in an approved position in a partnering school system.

When applying to the Educational Leadership, Tier II Certification program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one must be from the principal or immediate supervisor if not school-based; identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript: Ed.S., Ph.D., or Ed.D. degree with minimum 3.25 GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Fall: January 15
Spring: Does not admit
Summer: Does not admit

Select concentration in:

• Educational Leadership (Note: Applicants who receive favorable admission to the Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in Educational Leadership can apply to the Tier II certification should they qualify; to qualify, an applicant must be employed in a K-12 system to be able to complete the required hours of clinical leadership experiences for the Tier II certification, satisfy the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership, and finally submit a letter of recommendation from their immediate supervisor)
• Higher Education
• Research, Measurement and Statistics
• Social Foundations

When applying to the Educational Policy Studies, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit the following:

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (recent letters from persons who can evaluate academic promise such as professors; for candidates interested in Tier II certification one must be from an immediate supervisor)
• Must have completed master’s level degree
• Official Transcript: minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission
  • submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• For candidates interested in pursuing their Tier II certification while completing their Ph.D., they will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:
  • Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
  • For information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership view our GACE and Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment page.
• GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. It is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission. Submit GRE scores using the school code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application.

Note:

Not accepting applications at this time.

When applying to the Educational Research M.S. (Online) program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

IMPORTANT: Georgia State is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. For more details, take a look at the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

Fall: June 1
Spring: Does not admit
Summer: Does not admit

When applying to the Higher Education Administration Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (Online) program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

The admission requirements are:

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application; recent letters of recommendation are required by persons who can evaluate academic promise)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: April 15

When applying to the Program Evaluation, Post Masters Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• One Letter of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
• Official Transcript: master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Fall: March 1
Spring: October 15
Summer: Does not admit

When applying to the Social Foundations of Education, M.S. (Online) program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Writing Sample (scholarly paper or previous research paper from undergraduate studies)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application; two recent letters of recommendation are required by persons who can evaluate academic promise)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does Not Admit
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: extended to March 15

Select concentration in:

• Art Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Language and Literacy Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Level Education
• Music Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education

When applying to the Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application – please follow the writing prompt)

We want to begin getting to know you – your journey, your questions, your purpose. Please share the story behind your decision to pursue doctoral studies in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. In your narrative, help us understand what brings you to this moment and how you see yourself growing through this next chapter of graduate study. As you craft your goals statement, please reflect on the following:

1. Who You Are: What personal, academic, and professional experiences have led you to pursue doctoral study?
2. What You Bring: How have you collaborated with others across roles, disciplines, or communities, and how have those experiences informed your vision for future scholarly and professional work?
3. What You Are Seeking: What are your research interests or driving questions and why is this significant?
4. Why Here, Why Us, Why Now: What aspects of this doctoral program (e.g. faculty, community, research priorities, and/or values) resonate with your vision and goals for the future?
5. Your statement should be 1,500–2,000 words and offer us insight into who you are, what drives your curiosity, and how you imagine your work contributing to the field of education. Feel free to use the prompt headings above to help organize your personal statement.

• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two professional letters of reference (identify your recommenders on the application – the application system will send an email notification to your recommenders to secure their letter of recommendation for you)
• Writing sample (Upload a sample of academic writing from a previous graduate level course or publication. This sample should reflect your potential for advanced graduate study, etc.)
• Must have at least one master’s or Ed.S. degree in education or closely related field (at least one degree must be in the area of concentration or applicant must have substantial years teaching in the area of concentration)
• Must have three years of teaching experience (students who plan to pursue the curriculum and instruction certification and certificate upgrades must have at least a T4 teaching certificate – upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores:
  • Institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application

Please Note:

• Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview (music education includes a demonstration of musical skill; art education includes a portfolio).

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

When applying to the English Education, M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the English Education, Non-Degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
  
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the English as a Second Language Endorsement (online program), non-degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

When applying to the English to Speakers of Other Languages (online), M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
• Proof of your teacher certification from your state
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

When applying to the Mathematics Education M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the Mathematics Education (online) M.Ed. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in mathematics education at the middle or secondary levels in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate degree required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the Mathematics Education non-degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in mathematics education at the middle and secondary levels in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

Select one of the following concentrations:

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

When applying to the Middle Level Education M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

Select concentration in:

• Biology
• Broad-Field Science
• Chemistry
• Earth/Space Science
• Physics

When applying to the Science Education M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the Science Education non-degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate or master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

Select concentration in:

• Economics
• History
• Political Science

When applying to the Social Studies Education M.A.T. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• To meet certification requirements in Georgia, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the Social Studies Education non-degree program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: priority deadline May 1 – final deadline June 1
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: priority deadline February 14 – final deadline March 15

Select concentration in:

• Computer Science
• Integrated Middle Level
• Mathematics
• Science

When applying to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education M.Ed. online program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate degree in a STEM content area with a minimum 2.5 GPA required for admission consideration, or applicants should have equivalent course work in a STEM field at the 3000/4000 level
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does not admit
• Spring: Does not admit
• Summer: Priority deadline March 1

When applying to the STEM Education Certificate online program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application) – must indicate a specific area of interest
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof of teaching certificate
• Official transcript(s): Undergraduate degree in a STEM content area with a minimum 2.5 GPA required for admission consideration, or applicants should have equivalent course work in a STEM field at the 3000/4000 level
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: extended to June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

Select concentration in:

• Language and Literacy Education
• Mathematics Education
• Music Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
• Teaching and Teacher Education

When applying to the Teaching and Learning Ph.D. program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application – please follow the writing prompt)

We want to begin getting to know you – your journey, your questions, your purpose. Please share the story behind your decision to pursue doctoral studies in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. In your narrative, help us understand what brings you to this moment and how you see yourself growing through this next chapter of graduate study. As you craft your goals statement, please reflect on the following:

1. Who You Are: What personal, academic, and professional experiences have led you to pursue doctoral study?
2. What You Bring: How have you collaborated with others across roles, disciplines, or communities, and how have those experiences informed your vision for future scholarly and professional work?
3. What You Are Seeking: What are your research interests or driving questions and why is this significant?
4. Why Here, Why Us, Why Now: What aspects of this doctoral program (e.g. faculty, community, research priorities, and/or values) resonate with your vision and goals for the future?
5. Your statement should be 1,500–2,000 words and offer us insight into who you are, what drives your curiosity, and how you imagine your work contributing to the field of education. Feel free to use the prompt headings above to help organize your personal statement.

• Resume (upload with the application)
• Writing sample (Upload a sample of academic writing from a previous graduate level course or publication. This sample should reflect your potential for advanced graduate study.)
• Two letters of recommendation (upload with the application)
• Must have earned a master’s degree in education or a field related to the chosen concentration
• Official transcript(s): Graduate degree required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. It is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission. Submit GRE scores using the school code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application

Please Note:

Interviews will be conducted by department faculty. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: May 1

When applying for the Urban Education Endorsement (online), you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application — applicant should outline the motivation for pursuing the endorsement)
• Proof of teacher certification in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or master’s degree
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadlines:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

Select concentration in:

• Advanced Professional Studies French
• Advanced Professional Studies Spanish
• World Language Education (MASTERS W/ CERTIFICATION; GEORGIA EDUCATOR ETHICS ASSESSMENT NEEDED)

*Applications should select the Interdisciplinary Studies Masters (EH) program, then the desired concentration.

When applying to the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (EH); World Language Education online program, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Goal statement (upload with application — the statement should describe interest in teaching and background experiences in the target language use: Study abroad, family connections, travel, or favorite coursework)
• Two letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Evidence of language proficiency with either successful completion of ACTFL OPI or the GACE Foreign Language content exam
• Official transcript(s): Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302
• For applicants seeking their initial teaching certificate and do not already hold a teaching license, applicants will need to complete the following before program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment. For more information and to register, visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

When applying as a transient student, you will choose the following program in the online graduate application:

“College of Education & Human Development; Transient-Graduate”

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: May 1

Contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at 404-413-8000 or [email protected] if you have questions.

When applying for Graduate Transient Status, you must submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Letter of good standing from current “home” institution, in a sealed envelope with the official’s signature across the sealed portion of the envelope
• A list of courses (include course and section numbers) in which you wish to enroll. Include this list in the “goals statement” section of the online application.

Mailing Address for Letter of Good Standing:
Georgia State University
Office of Graduate Student Services
30 Pryor St. SW, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303