Secondary Education – Certification

Individuals who do not wish to work toward a second master's degree may opt to complete course work and experiential requirements to qualify for the recommendation for state certification.  The certification-only option is a course of study designed to meet minimum certification requirements and is not a degree program.

Certification only is an option (not a program) and is currently offered in Broadfield Science, English, History, and Mathematics and may be requested by a prospective candidate who holds a master's degree from an accredited institution and prefers not to pursue an additional masters degree while seeking certification for grades 6-12 in one of the fields offered at Piedmont University.

The applicant's transcript is reviewed by the advisor in the intended field of certification. A proposed program of study is designed to ensure depth in the content field, as well as meeting all requirements prescribed in the field of education, including an apprenticeship or internship.

The proposed course of study is reviewed by the department chair and, if approved, serves as the advisement sheet for that candidate. All other procedures and requirements of the College of Education and the college apply.

Candidates must apply for and be admitted to Teacher Education, complete the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), and pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content exams in their chosen content field. Completion of this course of study does not lead to a degree in education.