Admission Requirements
GRADUATE COLLEGE Requirements:
The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions
requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application
materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:
- Georgia Educator Ethics 360 Assessment
- Resume
- GaPSC Application for Pre-Service Certification (Note: This step occurs after acceptance
by the Graduate College, prior to enrolling in courses and is a GaPSC requirement)
- Individual concentrations may have additional admission requirements:
- Secondary English (6-12)
A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in English.
- Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge within the domains of Number, Algebra and Functions, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Geometry, Trigonometry, and Measurement.
- Secondary Science- Physics (6-12)
A bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.
- Secondary Science- Chemistry (6-12)
A bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.
- Secondary Science- Biology (6-12)
A bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge.
PEDAGOGY-ONLY (P-12)
- Evidence of expertise in the content of the field of certification sought. This can
be accomplished through one of three options:
- A bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of certification sought,
- A passing score on the Georgia state-approved content assessment (GACE) in the field
of certification sought, or
- Completion of 21 prerequisite hours that demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of certification sought.
ENROLLMENT Requirements:
In addition to meeting the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT, students are expected to meet the following enrollment criteria:
- Maintain a GaPSC Pre-Service or Provisional Teaching Certificate through entirety
of degree program.
- Earn the required Graduate College cumulative grade-point average in all graduate
coursework at Kennesaw State University.
- Successful completion of all field and clinical experiences.
- Candidates must attempt the GACE Content exams, aligned with program of entry and certification field being sought, during year-long clinical and before degree will be awarded. Passing scores on these exams are required for certification.
* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements. Additionally, KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services provides assistance.
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