Endorsements are educational programs for certified teachers who want to add expertise in specific areas.
All endorsements are 100% online.
The College of Education and Human Development offers endorsement programs of study, including:
College of Education & Human Development
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Requires that the candidate hold initial certification.
In order to add the ESOL Endorsement, the student must hold initial certification in a teaching field.
Must have one year of teaching experience.
TBD
Requires that the candidate hold initial certification.
The Gifted Endorsement may be added to a valid teaching certificate in Georgia and consists of 9 semester hours of graduate work at Augusta University. Although students may begin the endorsement at any term, they must take the courses in the required sequence: EDUC 6271, then EDUC 6272, and then EDUC 6273. Students take:
Requires that the candidate hold initial certification.
In order to add the PBIS Endorsement, the student must hold initial certification in a teaching field. The required graduate course for the PBIS Endorsement are:
None
Requires that the candidate hold initial certification.
In order to add the Reading Endorsement, the student must hold initial certification in a teaching field. The required graduate course for the Reading Endorsement are:
TBD
The STEM Endorsement may be added to a valid teaching certificate in Georgia and consists of 9 semester hours of graduate work at Augusta University. Students take:
In order to add the Urban Education Endorsement, the student must hold initial certification in a teaching field. The endorsement is PSC-approved and consists of 9 credit hour of graduate work at Augusta University:
Yes, you will need to submit a separate application for the endorsement you would like to pursue. This will ensure the endorsement is added to your student record.
Yes, you can apply to an endorsement the semester after you have graduated from your program, to ensure you do not delay your graduation date of your program.
No, the courses you would take within your endorsement do not count towards financial aid eligibility.
ESOL Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Gifted Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
PBIS Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Reading Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
STEM Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Urban Education Endorsement Disclosure Statement
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Education Endorsement License Disclosure
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 Education Endorsement.