The B.S.E. degree in birth through five prepares teachers and other early care and education professionals to work in varied settings with young children and their families from infancy through kindergarten age, including children who are typically developing and those with disabilities.

The program offers teacher certification and non-certification concentrations. Successful completion of the teacher certification concentration leads to a bachelor’s degree and recommendation for birth through kindergarten licensure. Candidates may be recommended for initial certification in birth through kindergarten and the endorsement in preschool special education (3-5). Students in the non-certification concentration are not eligible to be recommended for certification and receive the preschool special education endorsement.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: Oct. 1
• Summer: April 1

Program Requirements (both concentrations)

• Minimum 2.75 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed
• successfully completed all courses in Areas A-F with minimum grade of “C” in Area A and F courses
• Participate in an informational session and provide a writing sample

As part of the application process for the teacher certification concentration, you must also:

• Take the GACE Program Admission Assessment (unless candidate meets one of the qualifications for exemption: SAT combined Verbal/Critical Reading and Math score of 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and Math score of 43 or higher; GRE combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 297 or higher)
• Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350)
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application
• Complete the online application

As part of the application process for the non-teacher certification concentration, you must also:

• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application
• Complete the online application

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The B.S.E. degree in elementary education prepares undergraduates to teach diverse learners in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and special education. There are two program options: The initial certification in Pre-K-5th grades with an endorsement to teach ESOL and the dual certification in early childhood and special education.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: Oct. 1

Program Requirements

• Minimum 2.75 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed
• Successfully completed all courses in Area A-F
• Participate in an informational session

As part of the application process, you must also:

• Take the GACE Program Admission Assessment (unless candidate meets one of the qualifications for exemption: SAT combined Verbal/Critical Reading and Math score of 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and Math score of 43 or higher; GRE combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 297 or higher)
• Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350)
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application.
• Complete the online application

Apply here

The B.S. degree in exercise science prepares students for careers in adult fitness and wellness, worksite health promotion/corporate fitness, personal training, clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation and other related fields.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Aug. 1
• Spring: Nov. 1
• Summer: May 1

Program Requirements (Fall 2016 catalog and after)

• Completion of Areas A-E
• A minimum of “C” on the first attempt (WF counts as an attempt) in each of the following classes: KH 2220, KH 2221, KH 2230 and KH 2231. Competitive applicants will have a “B-” or better in each of these courses.
• Submission of the major application, including a statement of purpose (not to exceed 1,000 words) that addresses educational and career objectives, how a degree in exercise science will aid you in achieving those goals and a list of extracurricular activities, including jobs, volunteer work, student clubs/organizations, etc.
• Students in catalogs prior to Fall 2016 should contact their academic advisor for program requirements.

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The B.S.E. degree in health and physical education has two concentrations. The teacher certification concentration is designed to prepare students for a teaching career in K-12 schools and leads to initial teacher certification. The sport coaching, physical activity, heath and wellness concentration prepares graduates to work in community sport and movement settings and does not lead to initial teacher certification.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: March 1

Program Requirements

• Minimum 2.50 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed
• Successfully completed all courses in Areas A-F

As part of the application process for the teacher certification concentration, you must also:

• Take the GACE Program Admission Assessment (unless candidate meets one of the qualifications for exemption: SAT combined Verbal/Critical Reading and Math score of 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and Math score of 43 or higher; GRE combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 297 or higher)
• Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350)
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application. It is recommended that you obtain your tort liability from GAHPERD.
• Complete the online application

As part of the application process for the sport coaching, physical activity, health and wellness concentration concentration, you must also:

• Order and pass a background check. For more information on this process, click here.
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application. It is recommended that you obtain your tort liability from GAHPERD.
• Complete the online application

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The B.I.S. degree with a concentration in human learning and development is an interdisciplinary program that provides you with an opportunity to acquire a career-oriented range of skills and knowledge.

Students in this program do not need to apply for the major. However, you must select two of eight possible disciplines and enter those choices on the “Discipline Declaration” form at the link below. You may change your disciplines in consultation with your academic advisor, who will update your student record to reflect those changes.

The eight disciplines are:

• Behavior and learning disabilities
• Child growth and development
• Counseling
• Deaf studies
• Educational psychology
• Family and community literacy
• Learning technology
• Research methods and problem solving

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The B.S.E. degree in middle level education prepares graduates with a well-developed content knowledge in two fields (language arts, mathematics, science and/or social studies) with the option to pick up a third general curriculum concentration in special education.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: April 24
• Spring: Sept. 15

Program Requirements

• Minimum 2.50 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed
• Successfully completed all courses in Area A-F
• Participate in an interview and/or submit a writing sample

As part of the application process, you must also:

• Take the GACE Program Admission Assessment (unless candidate meets one of the qualifications for exemption: SAT combined Verbal/Critical Reading and Math score of 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and Math score of 43 or higher; GRE combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 297 or higher)
• Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350)
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application
• Complete the online application

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The B.A. degree in sign language interpreting is an interdisciplinary program that combines highly developed competency in both American Sign Language and English, with knowledge of linguistics, interpretation, translation and principles of professional practice.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1

Program Requirements

• Completion of Areas A-E
• Completion of the following Area A courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENGL 1101 (or ENGL 1101H) and ENGL 1102 (or ENGL 1102H)
• Completion of the following Area F courses with a grade of “C” or better: ASL 1001, ASL 1002, ASL 2001 and ASL 2002. Note: A “B” or better is required in ASL 1002 and ASL 2001 to advance to the next course in the sequence.
• Completion of program orientation
• Successful completion of entrance interview, where candidates will demonstrate proficiency in sign recall and visual-motor integration and demonstrate at least intermediate conversational proficiency in American Sign Language
• Completion of major application

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The B.S.E. degree in special education prepares students to teach children and youth with mild to moderate behavior and learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities, attention disorders, emotional behavior disorders); mild, moderate, severe, and profound intellectual disabilities; and autism spectrum disorders; and hearing impairments (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing). Students choose a concentration in adapted curriculum (Autism Spectrum Disorders), general curriculum (behavioral/learning disabilities) or deaf education curriculum and learn to work with children and youth across the lifespan in a variety of settings.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: June 1 (all concentrations)
• Spring: Oct. 1 (deaf education only)

Program Requirements

• Minimum 2.50 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed
• Successfully completed all courses in Area A-F
• Participate in an interview and/or submit a writing sample

As part of the application process, you must also:

• Take the GACE Program Admission Assessment (unless candidate meets one of the qualifications for exemption: SAT combined Verbal/Critical Reading and Math score of 1000 or higher; ACT combined English and Math score of 43 or higher; GRE combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 297 or higher)
• Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350)
• Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application
• Complete the online application

Apply here

The B.I.S. degree concentration in sport administration provides students with a broad-based knowledge of the business of sport in order to prepare them for managerial positions in the sport industry. Students have an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to apply to careers in the sport industry through selection of coursework in sport administration, hospitality administration, journalism and public relations, and sport coaching.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: March 15
• Spring: Oct. 15

Program Requirements:

• Successfully completed all courses in Area A-E
• Completion of the following Area F courses with a grade of “C” or higher on the first attempt: KH 2400 and ECON 2106
• Completion of ACCT 2101 with a grade of “C” or higher in no more than two attempts
• Submission of resume and 500-word essay containing a brief biographical sketch, career goals and statement outlining how the program will assist in reaching goals (essay format: 1″ margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, name right-justified in header, title centered on first line, references in APA 6th edition format)

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The programs for teacher certification in art, music, French, German, Latin and Spanish are housed in Georgia State’s College of the Arts and College of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about teacher certification in those areas from the following faculty members:

College of Arts & Sciences

• Foreign language education (French, German, Latin and Spanish): Peter Swanson

College of the Arts

• Art education: Kevin Hsieh or Melody Milbrandt
• Music education: Patrick Freer

The non-degree certification program in healthcare science technology education allows individuals from specific areas of industry, business or health to enter the teaching profession based on occupational experience and the minimum education level required for the field.

For application deadlines and requirements, click here.

The non-degree certification in career and technical specializations education allows individuals from specific areas of industry, business or health to enter the teaching profession based on occupational experience and the minimum education level required for the field.

For specific requirements and deadline dates, click here.