Certification Program

Individuals who hold a degree but no not wish to pursue a master's degree may elect to pursue a sequence of study that will enable them to be eligible for teacher certification. The certification-only option is designed for candidates who hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field other than education. Program length varies based on certification requirements and the candidate's prior academic record; however, a minimum of 16 hours of coursework must be taken at Piedmont University. After a transcript analysis, an individual program of study will be developed with the faculty advisor. Certification-only candidates may take courses at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet certification requirements, but it is strongly recommended that graduate level courses be taken. Candidates may be eligible to receive experiential credit for internship I but internship II and III must be completed at Piedmont. All certification-only candidates must be admitted to the teacher education program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and pass the Georgia Assessment for Certification of Educators (GACE) in their specific certification area.