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    Admissions

    To gain admission into the College of Education and one of its outstanding programs, note program-specific requirements, applications dates and deadlines and plan accordingly. Find more information on our Admissions FAQs.

    Application Information

    For all College of Education (COE) programs, if the number of applications exceeds maximum capacity, then the COE Admissions will review applications and make admissions decisions based on academic standing. Those not admitted are welcome to reapply, and we strongly recommend that students make an appointment with their academic advisor to review their options.
    • COE Admissions Outline
    • COE Admissions FAQs

    Teacher Certification Programs

    • Elementary & Special Education Program

      Entrance into program: The College of Education is hosting an early admissions window this fall! The online application will open on November 28, 2022 and close January 20, 2023. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

      The Elementary & Special Education Department offers a dual major in early childhood and special education, preparing students to work in both fields in grades P-5. All ELESPED cohorts begin in the fall, including 10 credit hours during the summer before their internship. Students in the ELE/SPED program are required to attend orientations, open houses, meet and greets, etc., all of which are held weeks before the official start of the UNG fall semester. Please plan to be available as early as mid-July to attend these required events. Failure to attend these events will result in removal from the program. No exceptions will be made.

      • Elementary & Special Education Admissions Information
    • Middle Grades Program (Dahlonega & Gainesville)

      Entrance into program: The College of Education is hosting an early admissions window this fall! The online application will open on November 28, 2022 and close January 20, 2023. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

      The middle level program prepares students to work in grades 4-8. Middle level candidates select two teaching field concentrations (Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts). All middle level cohorts begin in the fall semester. During the fall placement of the senior year, candidates are assigned to selected area schools and expected to attend preplanning along with the classroom teachers. Check Admissions FAQ for more information.

      Complete Application for Admission:
      • The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
        • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
        • Completed pre-service certificate application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
        • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (document provided in application to download, complete, then upload in the application. Please note, this document must be completed in its entirety and notarized before uploading to your application.)
        • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
        • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 360)
        • A copy of current professional liability insurance
        • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
      • Additional program requirements are:
        • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
        • Completion of 60 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), A2 (Math), and ALL Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and Teaching Field #1 and #2 coursework), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
        • A "C" grade or higher is required for all teaching field courses.
        • A grade of "C" or higher is required of Math courses in Area D

      Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Admissions office requires you to:

      • Maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
      • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account; and
    • Secondary Content Programs (Dahlonega & Gainesville)

      For spring entrance into the program, the online application will open on August 1, 2022 and close on August 31, 2022. All components of the application, including test scores, must be received by the closing date!

      Please contact your content department to request an advisor in biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or physics education. Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQs for additional information.

      Complete the Application for Admission
      • The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online.
        • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
        • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
        • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (document provided in application to download, complete, then upload in the application. Please note, this document must be completed in its entirety and notarized before uploading to your application.)
        • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
        • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 360)
        • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE, NEA, or SGAE.
        • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
      • Additional program requirements are:
        • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
        • Completion of 60-80 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), and Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC2120, and EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
        • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor AND content advisor
      • All secondary content coursework requires a "C" grade or better, with the additional requirements for Secondary English with Teacher Certification. Courses below require a grade of "B" or higher.
        • ENGL 2050 - Standard English Grammar
        • ENGL 2230 - Intermediate Composition
        • ENGL 2100 - level literature survey or ENGL 2200 - level creative writing course
      • Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Admissions office requires you to:
        • Maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
        • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account
    • Art Education P-12 Programs (Dahlonega)

      P-12 Art Program

      The College of Education is hosting an early admissions window this fall! The online application will open on November 28, 2022 and close January 20, 2023. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

      Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQs for additional information.

      Complete Application for Admission:

      • The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
        • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
        • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
        • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (document provided in application to download, complete, then upload in the application. Please note, this document must be completed in its entirety and notarized before uploading to your application.)
        • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
        • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 360)
        • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE, NEA, or SGAE.
        • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
        • Additional program requirements are:
          • GPA of 2.75 or high upon admission to the program
          • Completion of 60 credits that are applicable to the program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), Area A2 Math, Area F and education prerequisites (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130)
          • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your advisor

      The College of Education Admissions office also requires you to:

      • Maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
      • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account
    • Music Education P-12 Programs (Dahlonega)

      P-12 Music Program

      For Fall entrance into the program, the College of Education will hosting an early admissions window! The online application  will open on August 1, 2022 and close August 31, 2022. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

      Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQs for additional information.

      Complete Application for Admission:

      • The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
        • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
        • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
        • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (document provided in application to download, complete, then upload in the application. Please note, this document must be completed in its entirety and notarized before uploading to your application.)
        • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
        • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 360)
        • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE, NEA, or SGAE.
        • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
        • Additional program requirements are:
          • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
          • Completion of 80 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), and Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and Area A2 Math), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
          • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your advisor

      Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Admissions office also requires you to:

      • Maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0
      • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account
    • Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teacher Certification (P-12 Health & Physical Education Teacher Certification) (Gainesville)

      For spring entrance into the program, the online application will open on November 28, 2022 and close on January 20, 2023. All components of the application, including test scores, must be received by the closing date! Please check the Admissions FAQs for additional information.

      Complete Application for Admission:

      • The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online
        • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
        • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
        • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (document provided in application to download, complete, then upload in the application. Please note, this document must be completed in its entirety and notarized before uploading to your application.)
        • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
        • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 360)
        • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE, NEA, or SGAE.
        • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
      • Additional program requirements are:
        • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
        • Minimum of 60 credits that are applicable to the program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), Area A2 Math, Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130
        • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor AND content advisor

      Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Admissions office requires you to:

      • Maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
      • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC
        account
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