College of Education


Undergraduate Admissions
Admission into TEP
Admission to Student Teaching
GACE Exams
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Appli. Deadlines
MAT-TEP Admissions
Retention in TEP
Tuition and Fees
WINGS

Admissions

GRADUATE ADMISSION & REGISTRATION

Admission:
Prospective education graduate students apply for admission through the Graduate Admission Office. Their web page includes a link to the online graduate application form. You will apply for entry into the College of Graduate Studies as either a degree seeking student or as a non-degree student. Graduate application deadlines are set by the College of Graduate Studies.

You can check your application status online. To contact the Graduate Admission Office regarding the status of your application, call 912-478-5384.

Registration/enrollment in a course:
Newly admitted graduate students register for classes online via WINGS after advisement (by phone or in person) with their advisor. A student's admission letter provides the advisor's name and the student's RAN which is required for registration. WINGS is accessed through the student's My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu. The Registrar's Office also emails RAN numbers to graduate students at the student's university email account. For registration frequently asked questions see the Registrar's Web site.

A previously admitted graduate student who has not attended within the past twelve months, needs to contact the Office of Admissions (912-478-5384) to update his/her admission.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION & REGISTRATION

Admission to the University:
For undergraduate admission, contact the Office of Admissions.
You can check your application status online.

Registration/enrollment in a course:
Undergraduate students register through WINGS following advisement with their advisor in the Student Success Center.

GACE

The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators®(GACE™) is a series of exams developed by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) with the assistance of the National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (NES®). The purpose of GACE is to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective Georgia public school educators. The series of exams includes the GACE Basic Skills Assessment and GACE Content Assessment exams. The GACE Basic Skills Assessment is a requirement for entry into the Teacher Education Program at Georgia Southern. The appropriate GACE Content Assessment must be taken for admission to Student Teaching.
For more GACE information, including test dates, locations, study hints, and on-line registration, use these links:

  • GACE web site
  • PSC's Educator Testing web page
  • Exempting the GACE Basic Skills Assessment

    • ADMISSION INTO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)

    Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is required for those students wishing to pursue a degree in any of the education undergraduate programs or in the M.A.T. degree or related non-degree program that leads to initial teacher certification. Undergraduate students must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program as a prerequisite for enrollment in junior/senior level education courses. Students must make formal application for admission into the Teacher Education Program which includes a TEP admissions folio review process. For undergraduates, the folio review process occurs during enrollment in the Pre-Professional Block (PPB), a set of three three-credit hour courses, which include field experiences totaling 50 clock hours, taken concurrently during the second semester of the sophomore year. A similar folio review process is required for M.A.T. or non-degree certification students. For transfer undergraduate students, an alternative folio review process is required. A decision is made by a TEP admissions review committee at the end of the term. During the PPB semester for undergraduate students or during Step One for graduate students, students purchase and begin using TaskStream, the College of Education 's student data management system. This system supports the monitoring and assessment of students' progress through the TEP.

    In order to be admitted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP), an undergraduate student must have:

    1. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better on all Georgia Southern course work as well as any transfer and transient hours which have been accepted by Georgia Southern. Those students who hold a B.A. or B.S. degree must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on all coursework.
    2. Earned a minimum of 50 semester credit hours in Core Curriculum courses including Area F Professional Education Block courses.
    3. Completed Area A and Area F course work (including the Pre-Professional Block) with a minimum grade of “C” and an adjusted GPA of 2.75 or better in both areas combined.
    4. Successfully completed the Regents Testing Program.
    5. Successfully completed the GACE Basic Skills Assessment examination or be exempted by SAT/ACT/GRE scores.
    6. Successfully completed the Pre-Professional Block TEP Admissions Folio Review.
    7. Passing evaluation on Area F field experience rubrics. Any student who does not successfully complete the field component of the Area F courses may apply through the Undergraduate Teacher Education Office to attempt this field experience again. This field experience will be repeatable as field placements are available and must be completed successfully within three attempts, including the original attempt.
    8. Successful completion of writing sample and interview, if applicable (see Transfer Student Plan available from the College of Education 's Student Success Center.)
    9. Proof of liability insurance.

    In order to be admitted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP), a graduate student must have:

    1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better on all previously attempted coursework.
    2. Completed English composition and college algebra courses (or equivalents) with a minimum grade of “C.”
    3. Successfully completed the GACE Basic Skills Assessment examination or be exempted by SAT/ACT/GRE scores.
    4. Successfully completed the appropriate GACE Content Assessment examination.
    5. Successfully completed the TEP Admissions Folio Review during Step One of the program.
    6. Passing evaluation on TEP Admissions field experience rubrics during Step One of the program. Any student who does not successfully complete the field component of the required course(s) may apply through the COE graduate studies office to attempt this field experience again. This field experience will be repeatable as field placements are available and must be completed successfully within three attempts, including the original attempt.
    7. Successful completion of writing sample and interview, if applicable (see Transfer Student Plan available from the College of Education 's Student Success Center.)
    8. Proof of liability insurance.

    RETENTION IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)

    All of the following requirements must be met for retention in the Teacher Education Program:

    1. Students must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better
    2. Students must maintain a total adjusted GPA of 2.75 or better on all professional education and all teaching field course work.
    3. Students must successfully complete all field experiences.
    4. Students must not have been found in violation of the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code. Reviews will be made on a case-by-case basis based on the seriousness of the violation and with regard to consistency.
    5. Students must not have violated the Georgia Professional Practices Commission’s Code of Ethics for Professional Educators. Students are provided a copy upon admission and must sign a statement agreeing to abide by this Code of Ethics upon admission into TEP.
    6. Students must be making satisfactory progress toward meeting program objectives. Programs will be responsible for monitoring student progress and providing guidance to students who may be having difficulty meeting retention requirements.
    7. Students must maintain liability insurance.

    ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING/INTERNSHIP

    In the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching is required in all teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate level and either Student Teaching or Internship at the graduate level. In order to participate in the Student Teaching/Internship program, a student must:

    1. Meet all admission and retention requirements for the Teacher Education Program.
    2. Have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on all college course work attempted.
    3. Make application to Student Teaching or Internship no later than one semester prior to the school year in which registration for the course occurs.
    4. Meet admission requirements for Student Teaching/Internship no later than one semester prior to enrollment for the course.
    5. Have met the College and departmental prerequisites for majoring in the field.
    6. Have a disciplinary record clear of any actions which might be a detriment to successful performance in the classroom.
    7. Possess mental, emotional, and physical health compatible with the expectations of the profession.
    8. Participate in the orientation activities for Student Teaching/Internship.
    9. Complete the professional education program and courses in the teaching field with a minimum grade of “C” and a total adjusted GPA of 2.75 or better.
    10. For undergraduate programs, take the GACE Content Assessment examination.

    TUITION AND FEES

    See the current Schedule of Tuition and Fees

    Following registration, see your invoice for tuition and fees on WINGS and pay by the due date. No paper bill is sent. For questions, call the Office of Student Fees at 912-478-0999 or email them at stufee@georgiasouthern.edu.
    Students who take only off-campus classes are charged only tuition and the technology fee ( i.e. no other fees are charged when less than 4 credit hours are taken on-campus).