Our Secondary Teacher Certification program allows you to combine your deep interest
in a specific subject area (e.g., Mathematics, English, Political Science, History)
with the skills and knowledge necessary to become an effective secondary teacher (grades
6-12).
Here's what this program offers:
Subject-Matter Expertise: Deepen your understanding of your chosen subject area while developing pedagogical
skills specifically tailored to secondary learners.
Comprehensive Teacher Preparation: Gain a strong foundation in educational theory, instructional strategies, classroom
management, and assessment.
Real-World Experience: Participate in field experiences, including student teaching placements, in diverse
secondary school settings.
Expert Faculty Guidance: Learn from experienced educators and subject-matter specialists who provide personalized
mentorship and support.
Pathway to Licensure: Successfully complete the program and meet state requirements to earn your secondary
teaching certification.
Steps to Completion
Interested students complete the undergraduate curriculum, with similar requirements
as the subject degree, but choosing courses broader in content.
After completing the core requirements, interested students must be admitted into
the teacher education program.
Admitted students will then take the pedagogy and curriculum courses that lead towards
Georgia certification.
The final semester will be devoted to student teaching in a local high school.
In order for an individual to be considered the online application and all materials
must be received on or before these deadlines.
Fall Semester
June 2nd
Spring Semester
December 1st
Admission Requirements
Formal admission into the educator preparation programs is separate from admission
to Augusta University. Only candidates who satisfy the following criteria will be
considered for admission into the Secondary Teacher Certification Program:
Completion of areas A-F of your track sheet. All candidates must complete EDUC 2110,
2120, and 2130 before entering the program.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 (Regents) or a GPA of 2.5 (Overall) as a transfer candidate into
Augusta University.
Successful completion of the Educator Ethics – Program Entry Exam (360). This assessment
is not scored but must be completed for program admission. In order to take the ethics
assessment, create or update your MyPSC account on the GaPSC website, chooseAugusta Universityas your program provider and select option 7 as your reason for testing. In one to
two days, you will receive a testing link form ETS. This will allow you to both pay
and complete the assessment.
Candidates willnotbe eligible for acceptance until they have submitted the Pre-Service Certification
application available from the Augusta University Certification Office in UH 345.
A record free of criminal and disciplinary problems.
Federal Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 66.43 (c) require disclosure
by all educational institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading
to professional licensure or certification. Please carefully review the information
provided in the program's disclosure statement for the Secondary Teaching Certification.
