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Frequently Asked Questions

 
  • What Georgia Approved Professional Education Programs does Armstrong Atlantic State University's College of Education offer? Please refer to GaPSC Approved Programs at AASU.
  • I have a bachelor's degree and I would like to become a certified teacher. How do I earn certification?
  • I am interested in teaching middle grades (4-8) or secondary grades (6-12). What does the state of Georgia require? What certification programs does the department offer?
  • How do I apply for admission so I can enroll in a teacher certification program in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education in the College of Education at AASU?
 

STEP 1: Review the programs of study available in the departments of the College of Education refer to http://www.education.armstrong.edu

STEP 2: Department Requirement:: Official Transcript Evaluation Report is required. Contact the department offering Post-Baccalaureate certification in a particular certification field for that department's specific instructions.

Transcript Evaluation Application Form
Please read this form carefully (pp.1-2). There is no fee for the transcript evaluation process. Request official transcripts in sealed envelopes to be sent directly to you. Include the sealed envelopes with the application form (p.3) and mail to the address indicated or bring these directly to the department office.

NOTE: The Master of Arts in Teaching degree (with initial certification) is not available for: Art (P-12), Biology (6-12), Chemistry (6-12), English (6-12), Health & Physical Education (P-12), History (6-12), Mathematics (6-12), Music (P-12), Physics (6-12), Science (6-12), or Spanish (P-12).

STEP 3: Apply for admission to the university's School of Graduate Studies http://www.gs.armstrong.edu You must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies before you can enroll in courses in the College of Education.

STEP 4: After you receive your letter for provisional admission into the School of Graduate Studies, contact your assigned faculty advisor to make an appointment for advisement and registration for the semester of your entry. Ensure that you activate your AASU student e-mail account as that is the principal means of communication between the College of Education and students.

Regular Admission to the School of Graduate Studies requires:
1. Earned baccalaureate (or higher) degree from a regionally accredited college or university 2.Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university

3. Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended
4. Provisional Admission to the School of Graduate Studies in Armstrong Atlantic State University
5. Admission to Candidacy in the department of Middle and Secondary Education in the College of Education (including passing scores on GACE Basic Skills Assessment Tests, or proof of exemption)

STEP 5: REGISTER for AASU's College of Education blog. This is the principal way the College communicates with its students. See http://www.coeblog.com/

IMPORTANT WEBSITES TO REVIEW FREQUENTLY

AASU, College of Education, Office of Field Experiences, Clinical Practice and Partnerships (FECPP): http://www.education.armstrong.edu/fecpp/

Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) rules and regulations for educator certification: www.gapsc.com

Academic Majors and Related Certification Fields http://www.gapsc.com/Application/majorsfields.asp or http://www.gapsc.com/Application/majorsandfields.pdf

Certification
http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/downloads.asp

Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (sometimes called Provisional Certification); see Rule 505-2-.06 at
http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/Documents/cert_rules.asp

Georgia Assessments for the Certification for Educators: www.gace.nesinc.com
G.A.C.E. Basic Skills Assessment Tests and Content Assessment Tests: http://www.gapsc.com/teachertesting/teachertestingFAQ.asp

Teach Georgia http://www.teachgeorgia.org/

Georgia Department of Education http://www.doe.k12.ga.us

Some of the school districts that surround Savannah are:
http://www.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us
http://www.liberty.k12.ga.us/
http://www.bryan.k12.ga.us/
http://www.effinghamschools.com/

 
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