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Test-Based Option - Supervised Practicum Route


Effective March 15, 2004, Georgia implemented the newest alternative route to certification. This new alternative route to initial certification requires a degree or closely related degree in the field, and a one-year supervised practicum (internship) that must be initiated within the first year of certification. Documentation of completion of these requirements must be submitted to PSC. Individuals who are successful will be granted a Clear Renewable certificate. Individuals who are not successful will no longer be certified, but might seek certification by pursuing other routes.

To be eligible for a Clear Renewable certificate, test-based option candidates must successfully complete the following:

  • PSC-required basic skills test, GACE® Basic Skills Assessment [Learn More]
  • PSC-required subject area content test, GACE® [Learn More]
  • PSC-required professional pedagogy test, GACE® Professional Pedagogy test [Learn More]
  • Degree or closely related degree in the field of certification [Learn More]
  • One-year Supervised Practicum, begun during the first year of teaching with this alternative, non-renewable certification.


Note: If you are interested in becoming a provider of the one-year supervised practicum and want to learn how to become approved to do so, Click Here.


 
 
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