This chart reflects the certification level designated by GaPSC for selected degrees and majors. While the degrees are
accepted in the issuance of an educator's first Georgia certificate (
GaPSC Rule 505-2-.02), note that MANY OF THESE DEGREES
ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR A CERTIFICATE LEVEL UPGRADE (
Rule 505-2-.33).
Note: A "Certificate of Advanced Study" (CAS) is
not recognized as a degree equivalent.
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| Certification Level | Degree | Degree Description | Majors |
| 1 | HS/GED | High School or GED - vocational fields only | Any major |
| 2 | A.A. | Associate of Arts | Any major |
| 2 | A.S. | Associate of Science | Any major |
| 4 | B.A | Bachelor of Arts | Any major |
| 4 | B.Ed. | Bachelor of Education | Education |
| 4 | B.F.A. | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Any major |
| 4 | B.M. | Bachelor of Music | Any major |
| 4 | B.S. | Bachelor of Science | Any major |
| 4 | Other Bachelor | Bachelor degree – specific title not listed | Any major |
| 5 | M.P.A. | Master of Public Administration | Public Administration |
| 5 | M.P.H | Master of Public Health | Public Health |
| 5 | M.S. | Master of Science | Any major |
| 5 | M.S.W. | Master of Social Work | Social Work |
| 5 | M.Ed. | Master of Education | Education |
| 5 | M.A. | Master of Arts | Any major |
| 5 | M.A.T. | Master of Arts in Teaching | Education |
| 5 | M.B.A. | Master of Business Administration | Business Administration |
| 5 | Other Master | Master degree – specific title not listed | Any major |
| 5 | Pharm. D. | Doctor of Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| 5 | Pod.D. | Doctor of Podiatry | Podiatry |
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