Admission Selection Process

Students who meet the following minimum expectations will be considered for admission to the major:

1. 2.6 overall GPA (note that the average GPA for admitted students is 3.5)
2. Passing score on GACE Basic Skills Assessment or exemption based on SAT or ACT score
3. Gen Ed Area VI courses complete or in-progress

Students who qualify for consideration may apply by submitting the following to the department:

1. Completed application form
2. Any transcript(s) and/or test score(s) UGA has not already received
3. Purpose statement (not to exceed 5 pages) explaining why you want a career in English teaching
4. Documentation of experiences working with learners (coaching, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, etc.) that include names and phone numbers of people who can vouch for the candidate
5. A resume listing work experiences relevant to a career in education (experiences requiring teamwork, communication skills, planning, organization, etc.), extracurricular activities that highlight special interests or talents that are relevant to a career in education (drama, dance, debate, journalism, athletics, travel, etc.) and any academic awards or honors

The English Education faculty will meet annually to review applications from students who meet the minimum requirements. A candidate’s performance in each of the four categories above will be rated using a four-point scale. Admission will be granted to those applicants with the highest overall ratings.

Application Deadline
3rd Friday in January of the junior year.
Additional applications will be considered if space is available.

Admission is Conditional
Once admitted to the major, candidates must maintain a 2.6 overall GPA and in teaching field course work, complete an additional 40 hours of documented field experience with learners, complete AreaVI and 6 (of 7) required teaching field courses prior to Fall semester of the senior year.

Appeal Process
Please see COE Academic Appeals at http://www.coe.uga.edu/student-services/student-resources/academic-resources/academic-appeals.

Contact

Kelly King, Academic Advisor
ksking@uga.edu
(706) 542-0629