Frequently Asked Questions
What education courses can I take as an undergraduate? :
The following Education courses are available to undergraduate students interested in applying to an initial certification program at the Master’s Level. As these are 3000 and 4000 level courses they should be taken in your Junior and/or Senior year of undergraduate work.
Availible for all interested in Eucation:
* EDUC 2130 Exploring Teaching and Learning
* EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (Best if taken in Junior or Senior Year of Undergraduate Study.)
* EDCI 3210 Introduction to teaching in Secondary Schools
*A new Urban Education course in the 3000 level will be available in 2010
If a part of the Social Sciences Pre – Education Track:
* EDSS 3400 Topics in Middle Grades Social Science/History
* EDLA 3200 Topics in Middle Grades Language Arts
Can I Minor in Education as an Undergraduate?
The College of Education is currently developing a Minor in Urban Education for undergraduate students. Contact the College of Education for more information.
Am I certified to teach after completing a pre-professional Education Track or Concentration in the College of Arts & Sciences? :
After completing a pre-education concentration within your major a student is not certified to teach. Completing an education track gives students a comprehensive background in their field of study as well as help students prepare for their graduate studies in Education.
You may apply to the TEEMS program in the College of Education to complete a Master's Degree and gain Initial Certification. It is best to gain information about this program as soon as you decide you want to pursue teaching in Secondary Schools. Contact Mary Arial, Assoc. Dean in MSIT for more information.
Will I be guaranteed admission to the Georgia State TEEMS program after completing a Pre-Professional Education track? :
No, you must follow the application process that has been put in place. You can view the application process through the College of Education MSIT website: http://msit.gsu.edu/.
What is a provisional teaching certificate and how can I earn one? :
A provisional certificate allows you to teach in the classroom with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution while enrolled in education course work to pursue your initial certification.
Provisional certification programs require a minimum 2.50 GPA, a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Test, a passing score on the GACE Content Area Assessment, and a Criminal Background check. Different programs may have more specific requirements, to learn about these requirements visit:
Teach for America: http://www.teachforamerica.org/
Teach Georgia: http://www.gapsc.com/GATAPP/home.asp