Certification Only (Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree) in Education:

A minimum of a master’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college or university is required for Early Childhood*, Secondary, Special Education and Music Education. A minimum of a bachelor degree with a 2.5 cumulative (2.75, Secondary Education) GPA from a regionally accredited college or university is required for certification in Middle Grades Education and Drama Education**.

1. Graduate Admissions Application
2. Official, final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3. Three Professional References
4. Personal Affirmation Form
5. GACE Content Assessment Score Report (Candidates who received a B.A. or M.A. degree in Educational Studies at Piedmont College may apply to return to the College within five years as a certification-only student. A prerequisite for admission as a certification-only student is successful completion of the appropriate GACE content tests.)

*Applicants holding a bachelor degree in education with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college or university may apply for the Early Childhood certification only option.

**Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Theatre to enter the Drama Education Certification Only option.