The College of Education and Human Development has determined that its programs will lead to teacher/leader certification in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. We have determined our programs do not meet the educational requirements for certification in the following states:
Since state certification policies change regularly, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the appropriate regulating body for information on certification requirements. Review State-by-State Chart on Policies for License Reciprocity
Augusta University offers the following programs that lead to initial certification:
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Under the new Tiered Certification structure, employment is now required for initial certification.
A Certificate of Eligibility will be received by applicants who have met all certification requirements except for employment as an educator. The GaPSC will also furnish candidates with a Requirements Letter, verifying all outstanding certification requirements. This certificate will be valid for five years but may be converted as soon as the holder is hired and submits a new application to the GaPSC.
The GACE content area exam must be completed at either the Induction or Professional level (click here for GACE information).
As of January 1, 2015, successful completion of the Educator Ethics Assessment will be a requirement of initial certification.
Successful completion of the GACE in each of the two chosen content concentrations will be required for initial certification.
Successful completion of the GACE Science of Reading Assessment.
US citizens will only need to provide a Lawful Presence Verification once. Any applicant not a US citizen must submit this form with each certificate application.
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GACE Preparation Resources
Teacher candidates can access official GACE preparation resources through Pearson,
including study guides, practice assessments, test registration information, and GACE
preparation courses.
Visit the Pearson GACE Prepare page to explore available materials and prepare for your exams.
STEP ONECreate a MyPSC account You must have a "MyPSC" account before you can register for the GACE Program Admission Assessment or the GACE Content Assessment. Pay particular attention to the section 'Information About Your Name'. Once you have reviewed the account requirements, click the Register link.
STEP TWOCreate a My GACE account You will register to test through your Pearson GACE testing account. Your test scores will also be made available to you on this account. When creating your account, you will need to provide your GA CERT ID and your name exactly as they appear on your established MyPSC account.
STEP THREEGet Permission to take GACE
Undergraduate education students will be given permission to register for the GACE Content Assessment and the GACE Science of Reading Assessment prior to culminating residency.
MAT program may require both GACE Programs Admissions Assessment and GACE Content Area Completion prior to admissions. No permissions are required before candidates are accepted. Once enrolled in the MAT program, permissions will be needed.
GACE Program Admission Assessment: Permission is Not required for the GACE Program Admission Assessment.
Registering and Preparing to Take the GACE
STEP FOUR Register for GACE online. If you get stuck, detailed registration steps are available.
Questions? Problems?
Contact Pearson with any concerns: