Before you apply...
- Middle Georgia State University encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of gender, culture, race, religion, ethnic background, national origin, age, or disability.
- Admission to Graduate Programs differs from undergraduate admission as admission decisions at the graduate level are made by the individual academic departments and requirements vary by program. Review the Program Checklist for all required materials.
- Admission is for a specific term. An applicant wishing to defer an application to a future semester should first consult with the graduate program coordinator. Then contact graduate admissions.
Review Program Specific Requirements
Doctor of Science in Information Technology
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Application
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Statement of Purpose: a written statement of the applicant's professional goals and commitment to completing the degree requirements.*
*Note that in a doctoral program, writing skills are more important than ever. We, therefore, urge all applicants to spend a lot of time composing a thoughtful and detailed Statement of Purpose of about 500 words.
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Resume that reflects two years of relevant work experience.
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Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student's academic and technical abilities.
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Official transcripts that reflects a M.S. degree in a discipline related (or closely related) to Information Technology (e.g. Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, etc.) conferred by a regionally accredited institution and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Please submit your application and supporting materials to
Master of Science in Information Technology
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Information Technology, how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
Master of Science in Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Three Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Nursing, how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
- Criminal Background Check*, urine drug screen, and immunization tracking via PreCheck/Sentry MD. *(Please be aware that criminal background findings may affect your ability to attend clinical).
- Physical Examination, immunizations, required titers, and TB testing at practitioner and/or clinic of your choice. Refer to the Health requirement form which will be accessible once an account is set up in PreCheck / Sentry MD.
- Interview Applicants are required to do a face-to-face onsite interview with the program director or a select screening committee. The program also maintains the option of arranging an online interview via Skype or a similar software. It is up to the applicant to create a Skype account, if needed, and in all other ways make themselves available for an interview as part of the required application process. Applicants should prepare as they would for any professional interview, including attention to attire, a setting that is free of distractions, and lighting and sound that are adequate. The program recommends testing the connection before a Skype interview. Applicants and interviewers should arrange ahead of time to determine which party will call to make the connection at the designated time. There are several sites that provide tips on setting up successful Skype interviews, which the program recommends for applicants to review as part of their thorough preparation. Interviews will be 15 to 30 minutes long.
- Entrance Essay in APA Format Written on Day of Scheduled Interview
Master of Arts in Teacher Education with Initial Teacher Certification
The MAT program is cohort based and admits students every spring and summer semester. Admission into the MAT program is competitive and is granted on a space available basis. We may not have the enrollment capacity to accept all eligible applicants. Therefore, meeting the minimum GPA and GACE scores does not guarantee admission. Our specialization content areas are here. Students must:
- Be admitted to Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all courses to include transfer, transient, or taken as a part of a prior degree.
- Complete an online application for admission.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Studies The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Teaching: Secondary (grades 6-12) or grades P-12 Education in your specialization area and how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Letters must be on a official letterhead, signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Official transcript indicating the awarding of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university approved by the GaPSC.
- GACE Program Admissions Assessment Provide a passing score of 250 or above on all areas or show evidence of exemption from any of the following national exam scores: SAT – minimum combined score of 1080 on SAT verbal/math; ACT minimum combined score of 43 on English/Math; or GRE minimum combined score of 1030 on verbal/quantitative prior to August 1, 2011 or minimum combined score of 297 on verbal/quantitative if taken after August 1, 2011. For SAT score report dated 7/1/19 or after, 1080 is required on Evidence based Reading/Writing and Math
- GACE Content Exam Provide passing scores at the Professional Level ( 250 or above) on all GACE content area assessment for your prospective area of certification. Students should update their MyPSC accounts at www.gapsc.com to request appropriate GACE Content scores be submitted to MGA.
- Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (360) Provide proof of completion.
- Complete a GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate application which includes the verification of lawful presence. The School of Education and Behavioral Sciences will request a Pre-Service Certificate from the GaPSC for the prospective candidate. The decision to issue the Pre-Service Certificate resides solely with the GaPSC.
- The prospective student will be notified in writing (via email) by the Teacher Education Program of his or her acceptance and will be referred to as a “graduate intern.”
- Upon acceptance, provide a clear criminal background check through HR Tru check.
- Graduate interns must be available during regular public school day hours for practicum and clinical.
- Upon acceptance, graduate interns must present proof of having liability insurance and a LiveText/Chalk & Wire account .
- To acknowledge their understanding of its requirements, graduate interns must sign their program of study and contract agreement. Deviations from the program of study without prior consent from the Graduate Program Coordinator or Chair of the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work will result in dismissal from the Teacher Education Program.
- If a graduate intern cannot obtain a GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate, acceptance into this program will be revoked.
Admissions Deadlines MAT
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Semester
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Regular Admissions
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Provisional Consideration
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Classes Begin
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Spring 2021
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October 15, 2020
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None
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January 13, 2021
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Summer 2021
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March 15, 2021
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None
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May 24, 2021
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Testing Requirements for Applicants
- In order to gain eligibility for testing you must create or update your MyPSC account at www.gapsc.com using your legal name as shown on your ID documents you will present on the day of testing. A step-by-step-instructional video on creating a MyPSC account and registering for the GACE PAA can be found here.
- For the GACE Program Admission Assessment select reason #1 “I am testing to satisfy the Program Admission Assessment requirement.”
- For the GACE Content Assessments select reason #3 “I am taking a content assessment to gain eligibility for employment and plan to complete a state-approved program such as GaTAPP, a certification-only program, or a Master's degree with a certification program embedded.”
- For the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (360) select reason #7 “I am taking the Program Exit level of the Georgia Educator Ethics or the Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership assessment.”
- You must add the program (Middle Georgia State University) as a score recipient.
- ETS will send you an email with a link to the requested assessment.
- Access the assessment system, select Test Takers under Registration, create your account, and register and pay the fee online.
GACE Program Admission Assessment (combined Test I, II, and III -700)
- Test I – Reading (210)
- Test II – Mathematics (211)
- Test III – Writing (212)
Students must have a passing score of 250 or above on all areas of GACE Program Admissions Assessment.
Students can exempt GACE Program Admissions with the following exams scores:
- SAT- minimum combined score of 1080 on critical reading and math
- ACT- minimum combined score of 43 on English and math
- GRE- minimum combined scored of 1030 on verbal and quantitative prior to August 1, 2011 or minimum combined score of 297 on verbal and quantitative if taken after August 1, 2011
GACE Content Assessments: Student must pass at the professional level (250 or above) on all areas of GACE content assessment. Visit the GACE ETS website for testing schedule.
GACE Ethics Assessment (G360): The Georgia Ethics assessment is computer delivered via the web-based Georgia Ethics assessment system. Designed for beginning and currently practicing teachers, the Georgia Educator Ethics assessment (Test Code 360) focuses primarily on scenarios that could occur in the day-to-day life of a teacher in a classroom. The Georgia Ethics assessments are reported as "Passed" or "Not Passed." Once you have successfully passed the assessment, you will be able to print a certificate that indicates your status.
Due to the health and safety concerns for both GACE test takers and test center staff stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19), ETS testing has been affected in many countries. FOR CURRENT AND UPDATED TESTING SITE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE GACE WEBSITE.
Curriculum and projected course schedule
Official Transcripts
Transcripts should be requested at least a month before the deadline and must be received either as a sealed document via the mail or e-scripted and accessed by Graduate Admissions through a secure access code.
Previously enrolled MGA students do not have to pay the $5 fee to request an official transcript. The Office of Graduate Admissions will print a courtesy transcript for your application packet
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources on letterhead. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the reference.
Document of Lawful Presence
According to USG policy, individuals who apply must submit documentation of US citizenship or permanent residency before being considered for in-state tuition. Follow this link for more information: Documentation of Lawful Presence.
Certificate of Immunization
This form is required for all applicants per USG policy; however, applicants applying for online-only programs may select the exemption box located at the bottom of page one of the form. Certificate of Immunization
*Currently MGA does not offer student visas at the graduate level.
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Graduate Admissions
Room 217, Academic Services Bldg.
100 University Boulevard
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone: 1.478.929.6865
Fax: 1.478.929.6714