with in-person concentrations offered in: Curriculum & Instruction, Art Education, Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Special Education, and Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Economics, English, French, German, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Science Education, Spanish Education)
Cohorts begin only in the Spring Semester
Cohorts begin only in the Summer Semester
Application Fee (non-refundable): $55
Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an
application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made.
The program does not accept applications after the published application deadline; however, the program will continue to accept application materials up to 2 weeks after the application deadline.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS) Form I-20 for F-1 student status or Form DS-2019 for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status cannot be issued by Augusta University for enrollment in this program per U.S. immigration regulations. Questions? Please contact the International & Postdoctoral Services Office at ipso@augusta.edu.
Darla Linville
Program Director
dlinville@augusta.edu
GPA
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level. If applicable, a minimum overall graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Overall undergraduate and graduate GPAs are calculated using a standard formula which includes all work attempted.
Competitive applicants will have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the graduate level.
Degree Requirement
Minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirement, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree(s) earned that are the U.S. equivalency of degree(s) required by the program.
Competitive applicants will have earned a Specialist in Education degree and have completed research coursework beyond the Master’s degree.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges attended. In the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities, an official course-by-course transcript evaluation will be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the issuing institution to Augusta University's Office of Graduate Admissions Operations at graduateadmissions@augusta.edu
Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official transcripts in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope mailed from the issuing institution directly to:
Augusta University
1120 15th St.
Attention Graduate Admissions Operations
Augusta, GA 30912
Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts
An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts
and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from
one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Educational Credential
Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., or World Education Services
(WES). Course-by-course transcript evaluations may also be accepted from a current
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, or NACES, member on a case-by-case
basis. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents
or copies will not fulfill this requirement.
Specific Ordering Instructions for ECE, Silny and WES
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Recommendations (which include a reference form and letter of recommendation) from
three individuals are required. Referees should be individuals qualified to critically assess
the applicant's prior academic (usually college professors), employment, artistic,
research and/or clinical experience (clinical or research supervisor/manager) and
qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant's potential as a graduate
student in the field/program selected.
Recommendations must be submitted online only. Within the application, you will provide the names and current email addresses for the individuals you have asked to serve as your recommenders. Once you have completed the recommendation section within the application, each recommender will receive an email notification directing them to the online site where they can complete their recommendation.
Standardized Test Requirements
None are required for this program.
English Proficiency (if applicable)
English proficiency exam scores are required for applicants whose first language is
not English and who do not qualify for an English proficiency exam waiver per the
criteria listed below. Augusta University will accept official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test (IELTS) exam scores. Official exam scores must be taken within 2 years of the date of application.
The Augusta University institution code for submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores is
5406. Please do not select a department code. English Proficiency Exam Waiver Criteria: The English proficiency exam requirement will be waived for applicants who meet either of the following criteria: Please visit the International Student webpage for more information.
Declaration of Concentration
Applicants must select a concentration within the application.
Concentrations:
Purpose Statement
Applicants must write a 300 - 500 word purpose statement clearly discussing how this program specifically aligns with the applicant's career goals as an educational practitioner. Completed statements must be submitted within the application.
Writing Prompt
Applicants must upload the completed writing prompt to the application status portal.
Writing Prompt Information
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified within four weeks of the application deadline. Interviews will be conducted by program faculty.
Orientation Information, if accepted
All admitted students must complete both an online and in-person orientation.
Please note, for applicants who are offered admission to this program, final admittance is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal background check (CBC) which must be completed (as instructed) and received (at least three weeks prior to the first day of the entering semester) with results deemed acceptable to the applicable college/program’s professional standards. Instructions to order the CBC will be provided in your applicant portal upon acceptance. Visit Next Steps for Admitted Students for additional information regarding the Applicant Criminal Background Check requirement.