Academic Eligibility:

•  All concentrations required the following: 
  • GACE Program Admission Test
    • Students may exempt from the GACE Program Admission Test by meeting the minimum requirements in SAT/ACT/GRE.
  • Georgia Educator Ethics Entry Assessment
  • PSC Application for Pre-Service Certification
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses must be submitted. This must include an official transcript for a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official Evaluation of all foreign transcripts is required.
• International students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
• Individual concentrations have additional admission requirements: 

1. Secondary English (6-12):

   • A bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours in English with a 2.75/4.0 GPA.
   • The requirements for completion of the Masters of Arts in Teaching include an earned cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in all graduate coursework at Kennesaw State University; successful completion of all field experiences; candidates must attempt GACE II Subject Area - English I and II (http://gace.ets.org) only during student teaching. These tests are required for certification.

2. Secondary Mathematics (6-12):

   • A bachelor’s degree in mathematics from an accredited institution or completion of Calculus I and II with grades of “C” or better.

3. Secondary Science (6-12):

   • A passing score on the GACE Content Assessments in the subject area for which a candidate seeks certification from KSU (biology, chemistry, or physics) is required as part of the application packet prior to beginning clinical experience (in the fall semester).

4. Special Education (P-12):

   • Nothing additional. 
5. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (P-12):
   • Nothing additional.