1605 Entry into Teacher Education

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Admission to Georgia State University and to the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of the Arts, or the College of Education and Human Development (as indicated above) is prerequisite to entry into teacher education. The minimum criteria for entry into teacher education are listed below.

• 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).
• 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 have successfully completed EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education  with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Students must present passing scores on the GACE Program Admission Assessment or demonstrate an exemption upon application to an initial educator preparation program.
• Students interested in teacher education are encouraged to take the GACE Program Admission Assessment within their sophomore year or as soon as they complete Area A of the undergraduate core curriculum. For more information see the College of Education and Human Development website: education.gsu.edu/gace-georgia-educator-ethics/.
• Students must complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment - Program Entry (350). For more information see the College of Education and Human Development website: education.gsu.edu/gace-georgia-educator-ethics/.
• Students must complete a separate application for entry to teacher education programs. Application requirements are available at education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/.
• Students will need to have Tort liability insurance for field placement and field experiences. More information is available at education.gsu.edu/college-forms-and-policies/#tort-liability-form.
• Additional criteria, including departmental requirements, may be added. Students are assigned an advisor to plan an appropriate course of study within the guidelines provided by this catalog.