Alternative Certification Information

For individuals who already hold bachelor’s degrees:

We get many requests for information about teacher certification from people who already hold bachelors degrees.  It would be very helpful if you would read through the information before requesting an appointment to meet with someone.

The August 2008 post-paccalaureate program is FULL.

                          CLICK HERE for Program of Study
(Post-Baccalaureate Application is on the upper right under "In this Section:")

Areas of Certification:

NGCSU currently provides initial certification through the Post-Baccalaureate Program in the following areas:

Length of Program:

The Alternative Certification Program for students with a four year degree is a one year commitment. Students are required to be in face to face class typically taught one night per week. In addition, students also participate in online classes that run concurrently with the face to face classes. All students will participate in practicum that will occur during the year. Students will also participate in a 15 week internship. Post-baccalaureate students will receive Professional Learning Unit credit for classes taken except those taken for additional content.

Additional Content:

College transcripts are evaluated by content professors to assure that each student's initial degree is correlated to the education certification which the student is seeking. If a student is lacking in content, the student is required to complete the content prior to being admitted to the Post-baccalaureate Program.

Cost of the Program:

The cost of the program is $6,000 which includes all books and technology fees as well as program fees. This cost does not include additional content classes if needed.

The contact individuals for the North Georgia College and State University programs are:

If you wish additional information or to contact these people, please email them first.   Many questions can be answered this way and it is a good way to make appointments.  Because our undergraduate programs are school-based and our graduate programs are taught in the evening, it is not always easy to reach faculty by phone or by dropping in.  All of the faculty members above have school supervision appointments in the morning, and at least one night class. 

You can also find information about graduate admissions here.  Mrs. Anita Roush, the admissions officer for teacher education Post-Baccalaureate can also answer many questions about admissions issues.  You can contact her by email at ajroush@ngcsu.edu, or reach the office at 706 864-1533.