Â鶹APP

For fall entrance into this program, the  will open on January 12 , 2026, and close March 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

The Elementary & Special Education Department offers a dual major in early childhood and special education, preparing students to work in both fields in grades P-5. All ELESPED cohorts begin in the fall, including 10 credit hours during the summer before their internship. Students in the ELE/SPED program are required to attend orientations, open houses, meet and greets, etc., all of which are held weeks before the official start of the Â鶹APPfall semester. Please plan to be available as early as mid-July to attend these required events. Failure to attend these events will result in removal from the program. No exceptions will be made.

For fall entrance into the program the will open on January 12, 2026 and close March 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

The middle level program prepares students to work in grades 4-8. Middle level candidates select two teaching field concentrations (Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts). All middle level cohorts begin in the fall semester. During the fall placement of the senior year, candidates are assigned to selected area schools and expected to attend preplanning along with the classroom teachers. 

• The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
  • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
  • Completed pre-service certificate application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
  • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (completed as part of the admission process.)
  • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
  • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 351)
  • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE or NEA.
  • A completed plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor
• Additional program requirements are:
  • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
    • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
  • Completion of 60 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in the core impacts section and field of study courses such as EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and teaching field #1 and #2 with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
  • A "C" grade or higher is required for all teaching field courses.
  • A grade of "C" or higher is required of Math courses in Area D

Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Â鶹APP office requires you to:

• Maintain a documented, overall (Â鶹APPand Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
• Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account; and

For spring entrance into the program, the  will open on August 1, 2026 and close on August 31, 2026. All components of the application, must be received by the closing date!

Secondary Education Program content areas include the following:

• Agriculture
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics

Please contact your content department to request an advisor in biology, chemistry, earth science, English, history, mathematics, or physics education. Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Â鶹APP FAQs for additional information.

Complete the  for Admission

• The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online.
  • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
  • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
  • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (completed as part of the admission process.)
  • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
  • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 351)
  • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE or NEA.
• Additional program requirements are:
  • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
    • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
  • Completion of 60-80 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), and Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC2120, and EDUC 2130), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
  • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor AND content advisor
• All secondary content coursework requires a "C" grade or better.

• Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Â鶹APP office requires you to:
  
  • Maintain a documented, overall (Â鶹APPand Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
  • Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account

For fall entrance into this program, the  will open on January 12, 2026 and close March 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Â鶹APP FAQs for additional information.

Complete  for Admission:

• The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
  • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
  • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
  • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (completed as part of the admission process.)
  • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
  • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 351)
  • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE or NEA.
  • Additional program requirements are:
    • GPA of 2.75 or high upon admission to the program
      • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.ed for additional information.
    • Completion of 60 credits that are applicable to the program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), Area A2 Math, Area F and education prerequisites (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130)
    • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your advisor

The College of Education Â鶹APP office also requires you to:

• Maintain a documented, overall (Â鶹APPand Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
• Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account

For fall entrance into this program the  will open on January 12, 2026 and close March 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Regarding admissions into the College of Education, please note the following requirements and check Â鶹APP FAQs for additional information.

Complete  for Admission:

• The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online:
  • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
  • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
  • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (completed as part of the admission process.)
  • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
  • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 351)
  • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE or NEA.
  • Additional program requirements are:
    • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
      • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
    • Completion of 80 semester credit hours that are applicable to program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), and Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and Area A2 Math), with grades of C or better upon entering the program.
    • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your advisor

Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Â鶹APP office also requires you to:

• Maintain a documented, overall (Â鶹APPand Transfer) grade point average of 3.0
• Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC account

For spring entrance into the program, the  will open on August 1, 2026, and close on August 31, 2026. All components of the application must be received by the closing date! Refer to the Â鶹APP FAQs for additional information.

Complete for Admission:

• The following documents must be uploaded when completing the application online
  • Candidate Beliefs Self-Assessment Survey (document provided in application)
  • Complete pre-service certification application and Personal Affirmation Questions in your MyPSC account (completed as part of the admission process)
  • Completed Verification of Lawful Presence Affidavit form (completed as part of the admission process)
  • A photocopy of the photo identification that was used when notarizing the VLP (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued photo ID. If using a passport, you MUST include the front and back pages)
  • Proof of successful completion of Georgia Ethics Assessment (Test Code 351)
  • A copy of current professional liability insurance. Acceptable examples include student memberships with SPAGE or NEA.
• Additional program requirements are:
  • An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher upon admission to the program
    • GPA's between 2.5 -2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
  • Minimum of 60 credits that are applicable to the program degree plan of study, including the completion of all courses in Area A1 (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102), Area A2 Math, Area F (EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130
  • A copy of DegreeWorks audit OR plan of study signed by your College of Education advisor AND content advisor

Upon admissions to the College of Education, the Undergraduate Â鶹APP office requires you to:

• Maintain a documented, overall (Â鶹APPand Transfer) grade point average of 3.0;
• Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and secure your MyPSC
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