Skip to Main Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Footer
UNG Logo
  • Info For...
    • Accepted Students
    • Current Students
    • Parents & Family
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Alumni
    • Business & Community
    • International Students
  • Quicklinks
    • Directories
    • myUNG
    • Academic Catalogs
    • Athletics
    • Banner
    • Bookstore
    • Calendars
    • Campuses & Maps
    • Continuing Education
    • D2L
    • Employment / HR
    • IT Service Desk
    • Libraries
    • UNG Foundation
  • Admissions
  • Corps of Cadets
  • Academics
  • Cost & Aid
  • Student Life
  • News & Events
  • Athletics
  • About Us

Find the most up-to-date information on the Presidential Search site.

College of Education
  • About
    Admissions
    Diversity Initiatives
    Accreditation & Reporting
  • Conferences & Workshops
    WECN
    ELIPSE
  • For Students
    Getting a Certificate
    Study Abroad
    Summer Scholars
    Steps to College
  • Contact
    1. UNG
    2. Academics
    3. College of Education

    Teacher Certification

    Have you:

    • Met all of the University of North Georgia's institutional requirements?
    • Met all of the graduation requirements for your teacher certification program?
    • Completed our teacher preparation program, in a specific teaching field?

    If so, then you are eligible to apply for a Georgia teaching certificate!

    • Frequently Asked Questions
      Q. I am completing a program leading to initial certification.  How do I apply for the 'Certificate of Eligibility'?
      A. Please see *** NEW Tiered Certification Information ***.  At the end of Internship, candidates will be provided instructions on how to apply for the certification upon program completion.  Ms. Chris Parker, Certification Official for teacher certification programs, can be reached at 706.864.1852.  Office visits by appointment only.  Note: Candidates wishing to begin an Education Program should refer to the Admissions website.

      Q. I am completing an advanced degree in my field of certification.  How do I apply for an upgrade?
      A. If you are completing an advanced degree and NOT adding a new field, you merely need to download a Certification Update Application from the Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), and send them a transcript after your degree is posted. If you are employed, have your district complete the Employer Assurance Form to waive the fee the GaPSC charges.

      Q. How do I add an endorsement to a valid teaching certificate?

      With courses taken for Professional Learning Unit (PLU) credits:

      1. Complete the entire Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification Update Application, available on the GaPSC website under popular links – download forms. This form is also available in your MyPSC account to be completed electronically.
      2. Attach your final Professional Learning Unit (PLU) transcript which you will receive from the University of North Georgia to the application.
      3. If you have not already done so, complete the Verification of Lawful Presence forms. These forms are on the GaPSC website along with the Certification Application. Attach the forms to your application packet. Note: this form must be notarized. Be sure to attach a copy of the secure and verifiable document mentioned in the instructions for the VLP form.
      4. Submit the packet to your district office or directly to the GaPSC at the address at the top of the first page of the application. Applicants submitting documents directly to the GaPSC may do so through their MyPSC account. You must also submit a copy of the PLU transcript to the GaPSC from your MyPSC account.
      5. If employed, you should contact your district office while completing this process. The district office will also be able to submit a form to waive the $20.00 fee the GaPSC charges.

       With courses taken for college credits:

      1. Complete the entire Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification Update Application, available on the GaPSC website under popular links – download forms. This form is also available in your MyPSC account to be completed electronically.
      2. Complete the online request form on the UNG website to have an official transcript sent to you (for attaching with your application) or directly to the GaPSC.
      3. If you have not already done so, complete the Verification of Lawful Presence forms. These forms are on the GaPSC website along with the Certification Application. These forms may be attached to your application packet or sent directly to the GaPSC. Note: this form must be notarized.
      4. Submit the packet to your district office or directly to the GaPSC at the address at the top of the first page of the application. Applicants submitting documents directly to the GaPSC may do so online at MyPSC (mypsc.gapsc.org). Note: you may not submit an official college transcript from your MyPSC account.
      5. If employed, you should contact your district office while completing this process. The district office will also be able to submit a form to waive the $20.00 fee the GaPSC charges.

      Q: I have completed a teacher preparation program and did not apply for teacher certification before July 1, 2014. How do I apply for teacher certification in Georgia?

      Please contact Ms. Chris Parker, Certification Official for teacher certification programs. She can be reached at 706-864-1852. Office visits by appointment only.

    UNG Logo
    • Contact Us
    • Request Information
    • Quick Facts
    • Campus Maps & Directions
    • Student Consumer Information
    • Campus Safety
    • Emergency Information
    • Employment/HR
    • UNG Policies & Procedures
    • UNG Alumni Association
    • UNG Foundation
    • Ethics & Compliance Hotline
    • Human Trafficking Notice
    • Equal Empl. Opportunity

    © 2023 The University System of Georgia and the University of North Georgia.

    UNG follows the section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.0 for web accessibility. If you require this content in another format, please send an email to the ADA Coordinator.

    Use of military-themed imagery does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.

    • Accreditation
    • Accessibility
    • Privacy Policy
    Establishing Connection...
    AskNigel