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

A minimum of a master’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university is required for Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education and Music Education. A minimum of a bachelor degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university is required for certification in Middle Grades Education.

1. Graduate Admissions Application
2. Official, final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3. Two professional references; one from the supervisor (the person who evaluates your performance) and one from a former professor or instructor. References submitted as part of the application process for previous degree programs will not be accepted.
4. Personal Affirmation Form
5. If you are a returning BA or MA Educational Studies graduate from Piedmont University, you may return 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.

(If you currently hold a professional teacher certification and want to add another certification, you may apply for the Certification Only program with only a BA degree)