Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application — Goals statement should be a 500-1000 words, summarizing your skills and experiences that are relevant to graduate student in Applied Behavior Analysis. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at Georgia State University. Finally, discuss what you would like to be doing three to five years after you complete your coursework at Georgia State University.)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application — recommenders should be professional or academic)
• Official Transcript(s):
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores: minimum 50% on verbal/quantitative/analytical sections required for admission consideration
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Applied Behavior Analysis, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application — Goals statement should be a 500-1000 words, summarizing your skills and experiences that are relevant to graduate student in Applied Behavior Analysis. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at Georgia State University. Finally, discuss what you would like to be doing three to five years after you complete your coursework at Georgia State University.)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application — recommenders should be professional or academic)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree with 2.5 minimum GPA and a master’s degree are required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Autism Endorsement, Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

There will be no disadvantage for applicants to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. program who decide not to submit GRE scores for the November 15, 2020 deadline.  The GRE requirement is waived for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does Not Admit
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: November 15

When applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

Please Note:

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

There will be no disadvantage for applicants to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Non-Degree program who decide not to submit GRE scores for the 2021 application cycle.  The GRE requirement is waived for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Non-Degree 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)
• GRE scores:
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application submission
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

GRE is not required for fall 2021 applicants. GRE scores that are received will not be reviewed or considered in the admission review process in order to provide a level playing field for all applicants.

Application Deadline: Applicants complete two applications — one with Georgia State (available June 1) and one with CSDCAS (available August 2). Go to the CSD Graduate Admissions page for directions.

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

When applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application) Our program requires a personal goal statement by all applicants. This statement should provide insight into your personal goals and why you are interested in our program as a vehicle to help you meet those goals.
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (minimum 50 percentile verbal; verbal/quantitative/analytical required):
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

If you do not meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment.

Please Note:

• The CSD program is a two-tiered application process. One application should be submitted in CSDCAS and one Georgia State Graduate Application with the required materials here for admission.
• The GRE is waived for all applicants this year. GRE scores sent to the department will not be reviewed or considered in the admission process in order to provide a level playing field.
• Accordingly, all students who are accepted into the Communication Sciences & Disorders program for Fall 2021 will be conditionally admitted.
  • A disposition panel comprised of Communication Sciences & Disorders faculty will be developed to review each students’ progress and decide whether a student should be officially admitted into the program:
    • The panel will meet in late Fall 2021 semester for students admitted as 2-year students and in late April 2022 for 3-year admits.
    • Factors considered by the panel for determining official admission into the program will be posted no later than December, 2020

Coming soon!  

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

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Earned masters degree from accredited institution; masters can be in Communication Sciences & Disorders or related field
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.5 graduate GPA
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (minimum verbal 155 or higher and 151 or higher quantitative score):
  • institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

If you do not meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: Does Not Admit

Contact the program director, Dr. Journey Swafford kswafford14@gsu.edu before applying. Applicants must be employed in an approved position in a partnering school system.

When applying to the Comprehensive Intervention Model (Successful Start), Non-Degree program, you will need to submit the following for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification (upload with the application)
• One Letter of Recommendation  (enter contact info of recommender 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Supporting materials and documents as determined by the Comprehensive Intervention Model Program. Since this is a “special cohorts” program, your partnering school system and the Comprehensive Intervention Model team will provide you with a list of required materials and documents.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Computer Science Endorsement Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Corporate Learning Professional Graduate 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)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

Please Note:

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

For applicants seeking admission into the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Practice: there will be no disadvantage for those who decide not to submit GRE scores for the November 15, 2020 deadline. The Counselor Education and Practice faculty will review all submitted materials holistically.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: November 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Counselor Education and Practice, Ph.D. 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)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Must have completed master’s degree in Counseling or 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 rehabilitation counselor
• Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at 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: May 1
• Spring: deadline extended October 15
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Creative and Innovative Education, M.A. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• 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): undergraduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: January 4

Select concentration in:

• Art Education
• Early Childhood & Elementary Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Language & Literacy Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Level Education
• Music Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education

When applying to the Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. 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 Professional Letters of Reference (upload with the application)
• Writing Sample (professional writing sample: may be print or electronic publication, previous course paper or thesis, professional blog series, 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 area of concentration or applicant must have substantial years teaching in area of concentration)
• Must have three years 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 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 demonstration of musical skill; art education includes portfolio).

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Dual Language and Immersion Education Endorsement, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application — statement should outline motivation for pursuing the endorsement)
• Proof that you have an active state teacher certificate or license in Foreign Language Education or are currently enrolled in the Foreign Language Education certification program at Georgia State (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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: June 15
• Spring: Does not admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Endorsement, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application — statement should outline motivation for pursuing the endorsement)
• Proof that you have an active teacher certificate or license in Special Education (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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s):
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (Verbal, quantitative, and analytical subtests required): 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

Please Note:

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

Graduate Certificate program is on hold until further notice and will not be accepting applications at this time.  Please check back when this program will become available.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Education Informatics Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Currently enrolled in a masters, specialist or doctoral program at Georgia State University
• PAWS Degree Evaluation (upload to application)
• Minimum 3.3 GPA required for admission
• Resume (upload to application)
• Goals Statement of academic and professional goals and how they relate to the Education Informatics Certificate (upload to application)

Application Deadline:

• Fall: January 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Education of Students with Exceptionalities, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s):
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (50 percentile verbal and quantitative subtests required): 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at 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: Does Not Admit
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: January 15

Select concentration in:

• Advanced Leadership
• Higher Education Administration
• Tier II

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 (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Must hold master’s degree
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.3 graduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE (50th percentile verbal and quantitative) or MAT (50th percentile) scores:
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
• Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership.

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: October 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 hold a Tier I Educational Leadership Add-On (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.25 graduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE or MAT scores:
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
• Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership.

Application Deadline:

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

Contact Educational Policy Studies Department before applying.

When applying to the Educational Leadership, M.Ed. 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 300 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)
    • Two Letters of Recommendation (one from school administrator; identify recommenders on your application)
    • Must have minimum 3 years experience in K-12 school setting (upload teaching certificate to application)
    • Currently working in a P-12 setting
    • Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
      • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
    • Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership.

Application Deadline:

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

Contact Educational Policy Studies Department before applying.

When applying to the Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification, Non-Degree, 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 300 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)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a school administrator; identify recommenders on your application)
• Three years experience in a K-12 school setting (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Must meet certification requirements in Georgia
• Applicants must have an identified mentor who currently holds leadership certification in Georgia
• 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/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements for educational leadership in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
• Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 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, Non-Degree 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 principal or immediate supervisor if not school-based; identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): Ed.S., Ph.D., or Ed.D. degree with minimum 3.25 GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership (380)
• Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership

The GRE scores admission requirement has been temporarily removed for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: January 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

Select concentration in:

• • Educational Leadership (note: Applicants seeking Tier II certification must apply to the leadership and administration strand and be employed in a K-12 system to be able to complete the required hours of clinical leadership experiences
    
  • Higher Education
  • Research, Measurement & Statistics
  • Social Foundations

When applying to the Educational Policy Studies, Ph.D. 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)
  • 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 a master’s level degree
  • Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.3 graduate GPA required for admission
    • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
  • GRE scores (50th percentile required for Research, Measurement & Statistics concentration): 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
    • institution code 5251
    • scores may not be more than five years old at 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: February 1
• Spring: Does not Admit
• Summer: Does not Admit

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

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with application) In 500-1000 words, summarize your skills and experiences that are relevant to graduate study in educational psychology. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at Georgia State, including the fit with faculty member(s) with whom you would most like to work. Finally, discuss what you would like to be doing three to five years after you receive your masters.
• Resume (upload with application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify recommenders on your application)
• Official Transcript(s):
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application

Application Deadline:

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

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

• • Online Application
  • Application Fee of $50
  • Goals Statement (upload with the application): In 500-1000 words, summarize your skills and experiences that are relevant to graduate study in educational psychology. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at Georgia State, including the fit with faculty member(s) with whom you would most like to work. Finally, discuss what you would like to be doing three to five years after you receive your PhD.
  • Resume (upload with the application)
  • Writing Sample (upload with the application)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (at least two letters should come from academic sources; upload with the application)
  • Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission (applicants for concurrent master’s/Ph.D. admission must have minimum 3.30 undergraduate GPA)
    • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
  • GRE scores (Verbal, quantitative, and analytical subtests required): 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
    • institution code 5251
    • scores may not be more than five years old at 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: June 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Educational Psychology, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate or master’s degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Educational Research, M.S. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Educational Research (online program), M.S. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Educational Research, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s):minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: deadline extended to October 31
• Summer: Does not admit

When applying to the Elementary Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• 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 2.75 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT; For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

Select concentration in:

• Dual Immersion – (accepting applications)
• Elementary Literacy – (accepting applications)
• Elementary Literacy in Reading Recovery (applicants must already be accepted in the Reading Recovery Non-Degree program – accepting applications)
• Elementary Mathematics – (accepting applications)
• Teacher Support & Coaching – (not currently accepting applications)

When applying to the Elementary Education, M.Ed. 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 (from supervisor; identify your recommender on the application)
• Official Transcript(s):
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Proof of meeting certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the English as a Second Language Endorsement, Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: Oct. 15
• Summer: April 1

When applying to the English as a Second Language Endorsement (online program), Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
      • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
    • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the English Education, M.Ed. 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 recommender on the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in English Education in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to 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 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 Education, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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

Select concentration in:

• • • Applied Linguistics
    • Dual Language Immersion

When applying to the English To Speakers of Other Languages, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
      • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
    • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the English to Speakers of Other Languages (online program), M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
      • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
    • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: February 1 (only for applicants who have completed all prerequisite undergraduate coursework (see below)
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: February 1 (only for applicants who have not completed all prerequisite undergraduate coursework (see below)
• Prerequisite Undergraduate Coursework: applied human musculoskeletal anatomy (KH 2220), human physiology (KH 2230), exercise physiology (KH 3650), biomechanics (KH 3600), and fitness assessment and exercise prescription (KH 4630). Applicants with deficiencies in these areas will be required to apply for Summer semester admission.

When applying to the Exercise Science, M.S. 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); one letter should be from a former professor or instructor who can evaluate your academic promise
• Official Transcript(s):minimum 2.75 GPA required for admission
  • submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Health & Physical Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Health & Physical Education, M.Ed. 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 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302– applicants for this program must hold an undergraduate degree in health and physical education with initial teaching certification in that subject
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Health & Physical Education in Georgia — certification must have been earned after completing an undergraduate degree in health and physical education which led to initial certification in health and physical education (upload teaching certificate to application)

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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadlines:

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: Does not admit
• Summer: Does not admit

When applying to the Health Literacy Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application – one to two paragraph statement that highlights why you are applying to this certificate program, what you hope to gain and how you intend to use the certificate once completed)
• Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or master’s degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Instructional Design & Technology (online program), M.S. 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(s): undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Instructional Design & Technology (online), Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Instructional Design & Technology (online program), Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript: undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: January 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: January 15

When applying to the Instructional Technology, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at 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: May 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

A Graduate Certificate in International Education is available to eligible graduate students already enrolled at Georgia State (submit the paper application available at the website), or to those applying as new non-degree students expressly for the International Education Certificate program (apply online and submit required materials as listed below).

Contact the Office of Graduate Student Services, 404-413-8000 or cehdgrad@gsu.edu if you have any questions.

When applying to the International Education, Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s): bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the K-5 Mathematics Endorsement, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application – indicate school name and grade level you teach)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Letter of Recommendation (upload with the application – recommender must be school principal)
• Must have minimum three years of teaching experience & hold a masters degree in-field
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Unofficial copy of test score demonstrating content knowledge in mathematics, which can be from the GACE/Praxis, GRE, SAT, ACT, or other source (upload with application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 graduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration; must provide proof of bachelors degree and masters degree
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: May 1 – Priority deadline February 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: January 15

Select concentration in:

• Biomechanics & Physical Rehabilitation
• Exercise Physiology
• Psychology of Physical Activity
• Physical Education Teacher Education (note: applicants for this concentration must hold a Master’s degree in health and physical education and initial teaching certification in that subject area)
• Rehabilitation Science (note: applicants with a Doctor of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in a Physical Therapy or related health sciences degree are eligible for applying to this concentration)
• Sport Administration

When applying to the Kinesiology, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
  • NOTE: applicants for the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration must hold a Master’s degree in health and physical education and initial teaching certification in that subject area

• 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

Applicants must be employed as a literacy coach in a school setting. Contact the program director, Dr. Journey Swafford kswafford14@gsu.edu before applying.

When applying to the Literacy Coach, Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Proof that you have a valid teaching license in Georgia or another state
• Official Transcript(s): bachelor’s degree with minimum 2.50 GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

Applicants must be employed as a literacy coach in a school setting. Contact the program director, Dr. Journey Swafford kswafford14@gsu.edu before applying.

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

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Proof that you have a valid teaching license in Georgia or another state
• Official Transcript(s): completed master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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

Select concentration in:

• Digital Literacies (teacher certification is not required for admission)
• Families, Communities, and Culture (teacher certification not required for admission)
• Literacy Specialist (bachelor’s-level teacher certification in any related area of teaching required for admission)

When applying to the Literacy Education, M.Ed. 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 recommender on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
  • if you select “Reading Instruction” concentration: submit proof that you meet certification requirements for any field in Georgia and must have a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
  • if you select and complete the “Reading Instruction” concentration: you will need to provide Proof of Standard Professional Certification (3 years classroom experience) to the Georgia PSC when applying for certification as a Reading Specialist

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Mathematics Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Mathematics Education, M.Ed. 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 recommender 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Mathematics Education (online program), M.Ed. 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Mathematics Education, Non-degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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

Select (2) concentrations:

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

When applying to the Middle Level Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Educator Ethics – 360
    • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Middle Level Education, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Online Learning Design and Development (online program), Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript: undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: Does not admit
  
• Spring: Does not admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Endorsement, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 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(s): master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Reading Endorsement, 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Reading Endorsement (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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

Contact the program director, Dr. Journey Swafford kswafford14@gsu.edu before applying. Applicants must be employed in an approved position in a partnering school system.

When applying to Reading Recovery (Literacy Lessons – Special Cohort Only), you will need to submit the following for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof that you are a certified teacher (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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• Supporting materials and documents as determined by the Reading Recovery Program. Since this is a “special cohorts” program, your partnering school system and the Reading Recovery team will provide you with a list of required materials and documents

Application Deadline:

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

Select concentration in:

• Reading Instruction
• Teaching English as a Second Language

When applying to the Reading, Language & Literacy Education (online program), M.Ed. 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 recommender on the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Reading, Language and Literacy Education, Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

There will be no disadvantage for applicants to the School Counseling M.Ed. program who decide not to submit GRE scores for the December 1, 2020 deadline.  The GRE requirement is waived for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the School Counseling, M.Ed. 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment.

Please Note:

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

There will be no disadvantage for applicants to the School Counseling Non-Degree program who decide not to submit GRE scores for the 2021 application deadlines.  The GRE requirement is waived for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the School Counseling, Non-Degree 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)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.3 graduate GPA and master’s degree from a CACREP accredited program required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment.

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 School Psychology, Concurrent M.Ed./Ed.S. 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • GACE Program Admission Assessment
    • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
    • For exemption score details, click here.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the School Psychology, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (cannot be goals statement; upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
• Must have bachelor’s in psychology, education, or related field or master’s in area related to school psychology
• Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission (minimum 2.50 undergraduate GPA if no master’s)
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application submission

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
  • For exemption score details, click here.

  Please Note:

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

Application Deadline:

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

Select concentration in:

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

When applying to the Science Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Program is undergoing reconstruction – not accepting applications until fall 2021

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Science Education (online program), M.Ed. 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)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Science Education in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. Click here for more details.

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Science Education, Non-Degree 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)
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

The GRE scores admission requirement has been temporarily removed for 2021 applicants.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

When applying to the Social Foundations of Education, M.S. 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)
• Writing Sample
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application); letters should be from former instructors 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

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: March 1

When applying to the Social Foundations of Education, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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

Select concentration in:

• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Political Science

When applying to the Social Studies Education, M.A.T. 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(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• • • Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
    • GACE Program Admission Assessment
      • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
      • For exemption score details, click here.
    • Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Social Studies Education, M.Ed. 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 recommender on the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Social Studies Education 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 Social Studies Education, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree or master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

Select concentration in:

• Adapted Curriculum
• Deaf Education
• General Curriculum (Behavior/Learning Disabilities)
• Early Childhood Adapted Curriculum
• Early Childhood General Curriculum

When applying to the Special Education, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study.
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadlines:

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

When applying to the Special Education, M.Ed. 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). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study.
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (Verbal/quantitative/analytical required):
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application submission

*Students with existing teaching certification: if you meet certification requirements in Special Education (field specific) in Georgia, this M.Ed. program will lead to a Level 5 advanced degree and certification upgrade (upload teaching certificate to application)

*Students without backgrounds in education: this M.Ed. Special Education program does not result in a teaching certificate for school/classroom licensure — students who wish to gain initial certification in special education will need to apply for and complete the M.A.T. Special Education program

This M.Ed. program may be appropriate for those who have a background in a related field (psychology, social work, criminology, speech and language, general education, etc.), do not want to be a classroom teacher, but are interested in obtaining advanced pedagogy, methods, and strategies to work with individuals with disabilities in non-educational settings such as clinics, hospitals, and facilities.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Special Education – General Curriculum P-12, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study.
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT. — For exemption score details, click here.

Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

Application Deadline:

• Fall: June 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Physical and Health Disabilities Endorsement, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application — include motivation for pursing an endorsement in Physical and Health Disabilities
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof of teaching certificate or license in special education (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate or graduate GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Special Education – Preschool Endorsement, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study.
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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: Does Not Admit
• Summer: May 1

When applying to the Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or Deaf Education), Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or master’s degree required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
  • For exemption score details, click here.
• Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics

GRE is temporarily not required for spring 2021 applicants

Application Deadline:

• Fall: May 1 (hard deadline – all required admission materials must be received by this date)
• Spring: October 15 (hard deadline – all required admission materials must be received by this date)
• Summer: February 1 (hard deadline – all required admission materials must be received by this date)

When applying to the Sport Administration, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application) – must indicate specific area of interest
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) – one letter should be from a former professor or instructor who can evaluate your academic promise
• Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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 time of application submission

Coming soon to the 2021 graduate application!

Application Deadline:

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

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

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application) – must indicate specific area of interest
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Proof of teaching certificate
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 GPA required for admission consideration
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: Does Not Admit
• Summer: Does Not Admit

When applying to the Teacher Support & Coaching (TSC) Endorsement, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application – indicate school name and grade level you teach)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Letter of Recommendation (upload with the application – recommender must be school principal)
• Must have minimum three years of teaching experience & hold a masters degree in-field
• Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (upload teaching certificate to application)
• Unofficial copy of test score demonstrating content knowledge in mathematics, which can be from the GACE/Praxis, GRE, SAT, ACT, or other source (upload with application)
• Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 graduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration; must provide proof of bachelors degree and masters degree
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 1

Select concentration in:

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

When applying to the Teaching and Learning, Ph.D. 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)
• Writing Sample (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
• Must have earned a master’s degree in education or field related to chosen concentration
• Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
  • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu 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. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
  • institution code 5251
  • scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

Please Note:

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

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

“Undeclared – College of Education and Human Development; Transient-Graduate”

Application Deadline:

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

Contact the Office of Graduate Student Services: 404-413-8000 or cehdgrad@gsu.edu if you have questions.

When applying to Graduate Transient Status, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Letter of Good Standing from current “home” institution, in a sealed envelope with 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

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the Urban Education Endorsement, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• 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 gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Deadline:

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

When applying to the World Language Teacher Certification; Graduate Certificate program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• • Online Application
  • Application Fee of $50
  • Successful completion of GACE Foreign Language content exam or ACTFL OPI
  • Resume (upload with the application)
  • Goal Statement (upload with application – 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);(a) academic professional letter, (b) a letter from someone who can evaluate the applicant’s personal qualifications, experience, and background in light of the potential to work successfully with students at the P-12 levels, or (c) a letter from a current work supervisor (if applicable)
  • Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
    • • submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302

If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:

• Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
• GACE Program Admission Assessment
  • You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT. — For exemption score details, click here.

Click here for information and how to register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics