Admissions

Entrance into program: Deadline for application submission is January 30 - February 3.

If the number of applications exceeds maximum capacity for the ELESPED dual degree in the College of Education, then 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.

The elementary and special education program 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 (one summer attendance is required before admittance into the program). During the fall placement, candidates are assigned to selected area schools and expected to attend preplanning along with the classroom teachers during both years of the program. Check admissions FAQ for more information.

Please read the following information thoroughly before applying to the teacher education program:

• Professional Development Communities (PDCs)
• Field Placement Policy
• Pre-Planning Requirements

All information above included in information pamphlet.

Submit the following application materials as a complete packet:

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed pre-service application (included in application for pre-service certificate.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form (must include clear copy of acceptable ID as noted on Pg. 6 of Pre-Service Certification Application).
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of professional lability insurance showing coverage for entire length of program (two years), through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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 Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC2120, EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE program admissions test
  • You may exempt GACE program admissions tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
  • If combining scores from different versions of the SAT ((NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)

The College of Education admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.

Special Note for Transfer Students

Transfer students wishing to apply to the UNG Teacher Education Program must first apply for admission to UNG. Please note that admission to UNG does not automatically guarantee admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Transfer students must also submit a letter of recommendation from an education professor at the previous institution. 

Once admitted, our field placement director places students in Professional Development Communities (PDCs). This placement is for two full years and includes a summer semester.

Please be sure to read the professional development communities, field placement, pre-planning and requirement information thoroughly.

Fall Entrance into program: Deadline for application submission is January 30 - February 3.

The middle level program prepares students to work in grades 4-8. Middle level candidates select two teaching field concentrations (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Reading). 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.

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed Pre-Service application for Pre-Service Certificate.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form (Must include clear copy of acceptable ID as noted on Pg. 6 on the Pre-Service Certificate Application).
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of Professional Liability Insurance showing coverage for entire length of program (2 years), through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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 Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC2120, EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of Plan of Study signed by your College of Education Advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE Program Admissions Test
  • You may exempt GACE Program Admissions Tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
    
    
  • If combining scores from different versions of the SAT ((NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)

The College of Education Admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.

Spring Entrance into program: Deadline for submission is August 27 - August 31   

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

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed pre-service certification application for Pre-Service Certificate.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form (Must include clear copy of acceptable ID as noted on Pg. 6 on the Pre-Service Certificate Application).
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of Professional Liability Insurance showing coverage entire length of program (2 years), through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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), A2 (Math) and Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC2120, EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of Plan of Study signed by your College of Education Advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE Program Admissions Test
  • You may exempt GACE Program Admissions Tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
    
    
  • If combining scores from different versions of the SAT ((NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)

The College of Education Admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.

Art and Music Education Program - Fall entrance into program: Deadline for submission is January 30 - February 3.

Please contact your content department to request an advisor in Art, or Music. Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQ for additional information.

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed Pre-Service certification application.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form.
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of Professional Liability Insurance showing coverage entire length of program (2 years) through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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, EDUC2120, EDUC 2130, and MATH 2008), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of Plan of Study signed by your College of Education advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE Program Admissions Test
  • You may exempt GACE Program Admissions Tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)
• If combining scores from different versions of the SAT (NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).

The College of Education Admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.

Health and Physical Programs - Spring entrance into program: Deadline for submission is August 27 - August 31

Please contact your content department to request an advisor in Kinesiology. Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQ for additional information.

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed Pre-Service certification application.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form.
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of Professional Liability Insurance showing coverage entire length of program (2 years) through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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, EDUC2120, and EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of Plan of Study signed by your College of Education advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE Program Admissions Test
  • You may exempt GACE Program Admissions Tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)
• If combining scores from different versions of the SAT (NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).

The College of Education Admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.

The Athletic Training program at the Bachelor’s level has been discontinued, but is now being offered at the Master’s level. Please refer to our the Kinesiology graduate program page for additional information regarding this program.

Deadline for submission is December 4-8, 2017. 

Our Kinesiology major with emphasis in exercise science program or exercise science program is offered as an associate degree on the Gainesville Campus or bachelor's degree on the Dahlonega Campus. The exercise science program provides the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to prepare students to be effective and competitive in clinical, corporate, and fitness settings. The exercise science program is also designed to prepare students for professional organization certifications and post-graduate studies in exercise science or other health-related disciplines. To gain admission into the College of Education and one of its outstanding programs, please note program-specific requirements found below and plan accordingly.

• Step 1. Note dates for your program’s application submission deadlines. Exercise Science application are available approximately one-month before the deadline.
• Step 2. Review the application for admissions. Make a note of individual deadlines and needed documents and information. It is strongly recommended that this process be initiated during the sophomore year.
• Step 3. Complete an application for admission to the exercise science program.
• Step 4. Provide a copy of your Transguid with your application, showing that you have:
  • Completed 35 semester hours of earned credit, and
  • Earned an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher by the end of the spring semester (this should be the semester following application submission to the program).
• Step 4. You must have completed all courses in Area A (Essential Skills) classes, KINS 2100, BIOL 2120K, and BIOL 2130K with a grade of "C" or better. All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed no later than the end of the spring semester (this should be the semester following application submission to the program).
• Step 5. Attach an up-to-date resume to your application (example provided).
• Step 6. Attach a letter of intent (a purposeful letter indicating why the program is appealing to you).
• Step 7. Await the decision of the exercise science education program. If you meet the above qualifications, you will be notified within 30 business days, after the close of the application period, and, if you qualify, to await notice for an interview for entrance to the exercise science program. This select program has a limited and reserved for the highest ranking candidates.

Deadline for application submission is March 19-23, 2018.

The kinesiology with an emphasis in health and fitness program is offered as a bachelor degree on both the Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses. The overarching purpose of this degree program is to provide the necessary knowledge base and practical skills for our students to be effective and competitive in a wide variety of health and fitness settings.

• Step 1. Note deadlines for your program's application submission. Health Fitness applications are available online approximately one month before the deadline.
• Step 2. Review the application for submission.
• Step 3. Complete an application for admission to the Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with emphasis in health and fitness program. It is strongly recommended that this process be initiated during the sophomore year.
• Step 4. Provide a copy of your Transguid with your application, showing that you have:
  • Completed 35 semester hours of earned credit, and
  • Earned an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
• Step 5. Submit application.

Health and Physical Programs - Spring entrance into program: Deadline for submission is August 27 - August 31

Please contact your content department to request an advisor in Kinesiology. Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Admissions FAQ for additional information.

• Completed teacher education application for admission.
• Completed Pre-Service certification application.
• Signed and notarized Verification of Lawful Presence (VLP) affidavit form.
• Proof of successful completion of Georgia Education Ethics Assessment.
• Copy of Professional Liability Insurance showing coverage entire length of program (2 years) through graduation.
• Copy of unofficial transcript reflecting:
  • GPA of 2.75
  • 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, EDUC2120, and EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
• Copy of Plan of Study signed by your College of Education advisor.
• Proof of successful completion or exemption of GACE Program Admissions Test
  • You may exempt GACE Program Admissions Tests if you can provide proof of any of the following:
    
    SAT Minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined)
    or
    ACT Minimum required score of 43 (English & Math scores combined)
• Transfer students must supply an official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, or GACE Program Admissions)
• If combining scores from different versions of the SAT (NSAT, ISAT, etc.), scores must be recentered to the same scale. SAT minimum required score of 1000 (Critical Reading & Math scores combined).

The College of Education Admissions office also requires that you…

• Must 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
• If you are a transfer student, apply to UNG and submit a letter of recommendation from a professor at your previous institution.