Have you completed an approved teacher preparation program
in Georgia or in another state, and passed all of
the basic skills and subject area tests required by Georgia?
Yes
Apply for a clear renewable Georgia teaching certificate.
Download Application for Certification
No. I have completed an approved preparation program, but
need information on the Georgia educator testing requirement.
No. I have not completed an approved preparation program.
Do
you want to complete a teacher preparation program
by going to school full or part-time before obtaining a teaching job?
Post-baccalaureate teacher
preparation programs provide non-degree coursework
leading to certification for individuals who already
have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited
institution.
What
Georgia institutions offer post-baccalaureate
teacher preparation programs?
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs provide course work leading to
both certification and a master's degree. Programs often
include advanced content preparation as well as
professional education course work.
What
Georgia institutions offer MAT programs?
Do
you want to complete a teacher preparation program
while you are employed full-time as a teacher?
An "alternative" route to certification may be appropriate for you.
You can learn more about alternative routes to certification by visiting
http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/Documents/alt_routes.asp
