1600 Educator Preparation

The following teacher education programs at the bachelor’s level are offered by the College of Education and Human Development, College of the Arts, or College of Arts and Sciences:

Admission Requirements

Before applying to a bachelor’s level teacher education program offered by the College of Education and Human Development, College of the Arts, or the College of Arts and Sciences, students must apply to Georgia State University’s Atlanta campus. The application process begins at admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/.

Once admitted to the Atlanta campus, the minimum criteria for entry into teacher education are listed below.

• Students must complete a separate application and pay an application fee. Visit the College of Education and Human Development Office of Academic Assistance web site, education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/, for more information.
• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 based on all undergraduate coursework attempted. For students pursuing degrees in some majors, the minimum grade point average requirement is 2.75. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisors for information regarding the grade point average requirement for their specific majors.
• Students must present passing scores on the GACE Program Admission Assessment or demonstrate an exemption upon application to an initial educator preparation program.
• Students must complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment – Program Entry (350).
• Students applying to the College of Education and Human Development programs must have successfully completed all courses in Areas A-F.
• Students must have successfully completed EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Unless otherwise specified in specific program requirements, students must have successfully completed Area A (Essential Skills) of the undergraduate core curriculum with a grade of “C” or higher for each course and demonstrated competence in mathematics and science by successfully completing Area D (Science, Mathematics, and Technology).