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College of Education Requirements

Policies and requirements for music education majors. If you have questions, contact Dr. Marie Graham.

2100 courses

  • Must take EDUC 2110 first
    • Background check ( -  Package code: NB13)
    • Must purchase and maintain active liability insurance through graduation from ǧÃŬAV through one of the following:
      • PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators)
      • GAE (Georgia Association of Educators)
      • AFT (American Federation of Teachers)
  • May take EDUC 2120 and EDUC 2130 concurrently
    • Background checks expire in one year. If expired, must resubmit through
    • Liability Insurance must be kept active

Admission to the College of Education

  • Completion of EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130 as well as MUED 3210 and 4210 are required. Admission may be sought when enrolled in MUED 3220 and 4220.
  • Admission should be sought in the semester prior to part-time teaching practicum (generally Spring semester of the Junior year).
  • Background check processed through your PSC (Professional Standards Commission) Pre-service certification application.
  • Ethics Entrance Exam required for application (no score rendered--print confirmation page for application process).

Internship

  • Passing score on GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) Program Admissions Test before internship begins
    • GACE Program Admissions Test must be completed before taking MUED 4280 and 4290
  • Pre-Service Certification Application
    • Verification of Lawful Presence

Application for Certification

  • “Induction” or higher score on GACE Content Exams
    • GACE Content Exams must be completed prior to certification application
    • PSC Ethics Exit Exam passing score, in order to receive “Certificate of Eligibility” and “Induction Tier Teaching Certificate”

Questions? Contact Dr. Marie Graham.