Georgia Teacher Certification

What is the minimum degree requirement for all Georgia professional certificates?

• Associate's degree
• Master's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Doctorate degree

What is a GaPSC-approved or -accepted educator preparation program?

• A program that is approved by the GaPSC and leads to initial certification
• A program that is approved by the GaPSC but does not lead to initial certification
• A program that is offered by a college/university located in Georgia
• A program that is approved by another state's certification office

Which type of educator preparation program does not lead to initial certification?

• A program approved by the GaPSC
• A program offered by a college/university located in Georgia
• A program that includes field experiences
• A program designed for already-certified educators

What is the minimum passing score on the GACE content assessment?

• 50
• 25
• 100
• 75

What is the purpose of a GaPSC-approved educator preparation program?

• To determine eligibility for certification
• To offer advanced degree programs
• To provide content knowledge assessments
• To provide field experiences in Georgia schools

What is the difference between traditional and alternative means of pursuing certification?

• Traditional means require a bachelor's degree, while alternative means require a master's degree
• Traditional means require enrollment in a college or university certification program, while alternative means do not
• Traditional means require approval by the certification office, while alternative means do not
• Traditional means require completion of field experiences, while alternative means do not

What are the characteristics of a qualifying educator preparation program?

• Does not include field experiences or student teaching
• Designed for already-certified educators
• Approved by the educator certification office of the state in which the college/university is administered
• Offered by a college/university located in Georgia

What is the difference between a GaPSC-approved educator preparation program and a GaPSC-accepted educator preparation program?

• Approved programs require a higher passing score on the GACE content assessment
• Accepted programs have more field experience requirements
• Approved programs lead to initial educator certification
• There is no difference

How can field experience requirements be completed in Georgia schools?

• By completing an educator preparation program based in another state
• By completing a traditional educator preparation program in Georgia
• By requesting a Pre-Service certificate from your college/university
• By completing an online educator preparation program while living in Georgia

What type of degree is typically earned in advanced degree programs for educator certification?

• Bachelor's degree
• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree
• Associate's degree