College of Education
The UNG College of Education is unlike any other in the nation because it features a unique mix of learning centers and education programs. One-of-a-kind centers offer intensive English learning and a culture center that focuses on the life, literature and art of the Appalachian Region.
Degree programs in the Kinesiology department and teacher certification programs prepare students for life outside the classroom. UNG offers one of the most immersive programs in the nation. Teacher certification candidates spend more time in the classroom than at typical universities and internship opportunities in Kinesiology often lead to jobs after college. Get on track for your career today with a degree from the UNG College of Education.
Associate Degree(s) in Core Curriculum with pathway courses
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Bachelor’s Degrees may be started on any campus and can only be completed in Dahlonega or Gainesville (coded below).
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Graduate programs at UNG have different admission requirements, application deadlines and tuition rates. Select a program name or its catalog listing to learn more about UNG’s graduate offerings. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions regarding the application process.
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Graduate programs at UNG have different admission requirements, application deadlines and tuition rates. Select a program name or its catalog listing to learn more about UNG’s graduate offerings. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions regarding the application process.
Program Name | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Diversity Certificate |
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Social Foundations and Leadership Education | |
Educational Leadership Certification: School Leadership and Administration, Tier 1 | C G | Social Foundations and Leadership Education | |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Transfer Leadership and Practice |
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Social Foundations and Leadership Education | |
Educational Leadership Certificate Add-on, Tier 2 |
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Social Foundations and Leadership Education | |
Teacher Certificate Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification | C | Middle Grades, Secondary & Science Education |
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Program Name | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Appalachian Studies Minor | Appalachian Studies Center |
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.

Our Faculty
Faculty in the UNG College of Education are dynamic, collaborative, and committed to research, teaching and service. In addition to classroom and clinical experiences, College of Education faculty and students work together in research, service to communities, competitive grants and international exchanges.
The faculty of the College of Education have a commitment to understanding education and health as human rights, in a context of respect and celebration of diversity, regional engagement, intellectual curiosity, and international mindedness.
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About 100 UNG students, faculty and staff vaccinated for COVID-19
University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita Jacobs was among the 54 students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 21 on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. One day earlier, 55 were v
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New adult program to launch in Blue Ridge
UNG's Institute for Healthy Aging, College of Education's Appalachian Studies Center and the Blue Ridge Campus have joined forces to create a Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS) f
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Assistant professor of education earns multiple accolades
Dr. T. Jameson Brewer is garnering recognition from higher education journals and associations. The assistant professor of social foundations and leadership education in the University of North Georg