Secondary Education

Our Secondary Teacher Certification program allows you to combine your deep interest in a specific subject area (e.g., Mathematics, English, Political Science, History) with the skills and knowledge necessary to become an effective secondary teacher (grades 6-12).

Here's what this program offers:

  • Subject-Matter Expertise: Deepen your understanding of your chosen subject area while developing pedagogical skills specifically tailored to secondary learners.
  • Comprehensive Teacher Preparation: Gain a strong foundation in educational theory, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment.
  • Real-World Experience: Participate in field experiences, including student teaching placements, in diverse secondary school settings.
  • Expert Faculty Guidance: Learn from experienced educators and subject-matter specialists who provide personalized mentorship and support.
  • Pathway to Licensure: Successfully complete the program and meet state requirements to earn your secondary teaching certification.

Steps to Completion

  1.  Interested students complete the undergraduate curriculum, with similar requirements as the subject degree, but choosing courses broader in content.
  2.  After completing the core requirements, interested students must be admitted into the teacher education program.
  3.  Admitted students will then take the pedagogy and curriculum courses that lead towards Georgia certification.
  4.  The final semester will be devoted to student teaching in a local high school.

Areas of Study

 

Contact Us

COEHD Recruiter

Summerville Campus

University Hall

Suite 366

coegs@augusta.edu

706-729-2463

Program Contacts

COEHD Recruiter

706-729-2463

Dr. Kirsten Standeven

  • Program Coordinator

706-721-2456

Dr. Juan Walker

  • Program Advisor

706-737-1496

Application Deadlines

In order for an individual to be considered the online application and all materials must be received on or before these deadlines.

Fall Semester

  • June 2nd

Spring Semester

  • December 1st

Admission Requirements

Formal admission into the educator preparation programs is separate from admission to Augusta University. Only candidates who satisfy the following criteria will be considered for admission into the Secondary Teacher Certification Program:

  • Completion of areas A-F of your track sheet. All candidates must complete EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130 before entering the program.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 (Regents) or a GPA of 2.5 (Overall) as a transfer candidate into Augusta University.
  • Successful completion of the 351 GACE Ethics for Teachers, https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/test/351. This assessment is not scored but must be completed for program admission. In order to take the ethics assessment, create or update your MyPSC account on the GaPSC website, choose Augusta University as your program provider, and select option 7 as your reason for testing. In one to two days, you will receive a testing link from Pearson. This will allow you to both pay and complete the assessment. 
  • Candidates will not be eligible for acceptance until they have submitted the Pre-Service Certification application available from the Augusta University Certification Office in UH 366.
  • A record free of criminal and disciplinary problems.

Course Requirements

License Disclosure Statement

Federal Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 66.43 (c) require disclosure by all educational institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification.  Please carefully review the information provided in the program's disclosure statement for the Secondary Teaching Certification.