Apply to Education Programs

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The Department of Teacher Education and Social Work is excited to welcome your application to the Bachelor of Science in Education program (grades P–5) and the Secondary Education Track (grades 6–12). We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you as you take the next step toward a rewarding career in education.

We enthusiastically welcome applications from all individuals who meet the admission requirements. To ensure fairness, qualified applicants are reviewed holistically and considered in order of their overall strengths until all spaces are filled. Because interest in the program is high, we may not be able to offer admission to everyone who qualifies, but every application receives thoughtful and careful consideration.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply by the priority deadline for the best opportunity to be considered.

Elementary/Special Education
Track Start Date Priority Admission* Final Deadline Date
Para to Teacher Cohort
Summer (May) October 15 March 31
Full-time/Day Fall (August) November 15 March 31

 

Secondary Education
Track Start Date Priority Admission* Final Deadline Date
Full-time/Day Fall (August) November 15 March 31

*Applicants may apply after priority admission. Qualified applicants will be accepted until space is filled.

Note: Acceptance to Middle Georgia State University does not automatically enroll you in any of the Education cohort programs. You must submit a completed application packet to the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work in order to be considered for admittance to any undergraduate/Master's cohort program.

  Programs

  • BS in Education with a major in Elementary Special Education (PreK - 5th grade Dual Certification)
  • Secondary Education Certification Track (SECT) (6th - 12th grade) with concentration in
    • English
    • History
    • Biology
    • Mathematics

PREREQUISITES:

  • Admittance to MGA and in “good” standing with the university. Disciplinary action at Middle Georgia State University and/or any other institution that the student has attended or while in the military may prevent admission.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on all courses to include transfer, transient, or taken as a part of a prior degree.
  • Individual Program Admissions Requirements must be met and can be found in the current academic catalog https://www.mga.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php.

APPLICATION PACKET FORMS: (ALL FORMS CAN BE FILLED IN ELECTRONICALLY BY DOWNLOADING TO YOUR COMPUTER, FILL-IN, SAVE, PRINT COPY FOR SUBMISSION). 

  1. Application Checklist (pdf)
  2. Student Information Sheet
  3. Three Recommendation Forms email the form link  https://forms.gle/Naqww22mFKCSHHBt8 to the persons providing your references. Current students must have at least two of the forms completed by professors from MGA or previous institutions. If you have not attended school in more than 2-years, these recommendations may come from professional references.
  4. Transfer Students Only: Copy of Official Transcripts from ALL previous higher education institutions (technical schools, colleges, or universities) must be submitted to the Admissions Office for review.
  5. Applicant needs to submit a copy of the score report sheet for GACE 351 - Ethics for Teachers as required for admission to a program. You may register for the GACE 351 - Ethics for Teachers by visiting the Pearson (ES) website and selecting GACE 351 - Ethics for Teachers. There is a $30 exam fee online.
    • You will need a MyPSC account before registering for the GACE 351 - Ethics for teachers. You may create a MyPSC account at www.gapsc.com.  Please create your MyPSC account using your legal name as shown on a driver's license or other ID documentation.
    • Please note if you have taken and passed the GACE Ethics 360 exam prior to July 1, 2025, you may submit your certificate of achievement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to forward the recommendation Google Form form to the persons providing references on your behalf.

Collect all documents and send ONE email containing all of the following required documents in a pdf format to ; the subject line should read: First Last Name_Application Packet (ex: Jane Doe_Application Packet). Incomplete application packets will not be processed.

A complete packet includes:

  • Copy of completed and signed Application Packet Checklist
  • GACE 351 - Ethics for Teachers – Program Certificate
  • Three Recommendation Forms (Academic or Professional). Email the form link  https://forms.gle/Naqww22mFKCSHHBt8 to the persons providing your references.
  • Transfer Students Only: Copy of Official Transcripts from ALL previous higher education institutions (technical schools, colleges, or universities).


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Admissions and Certification Officer
Christopher Brewer at
478.471.0971

UPDATED 7/20/2022