Valdosta State GOML Graduate Programs

To be reviewed for Regular Admission, applicants must be the following requirements prior to registering for second semester classes.

For Georgia Certified Teachers

1.      Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended documenting a minimum of a bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.  For information on VSU GPA calculation policy please see page 12 in the Graduate Catalog http://www.valdosta.edu/catalog/0708/grad/documents/grad_001-048.pdf#page=9

2.      Must hold a clear and renewable teaching certificate in the state of Georgia.  The certificate will be verified by the admissions office prior to full admission review.

3.      A passing score on PRAXIS II or GACE content assessment (Georgia standards).  This requirement will be verified prior to full admission review.

4.       A signed and dated Certificate of Immunization.  Applicant should complete the Student Information section and the Exemption for distance learning/online programs box at the bottom of page one.   This form can be downloaded from the VSU Graduate School website http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/documents/209527A_GRS_coi-form1.pdf

For Teachers Certified in Other States

1.      Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended documenting a minimum of a bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.  For information on VSU GPA calculation policy please see page 12 in the Graduate Catalog http://www.valdosta.edu/catalog/0708/grad/documents/grad_001-048.pdf#page=9

2.      Proof of a clear and renewable teaching certificate from the state of origin.  The certificate will be verified by the VSU Graduate Admissions Office prior to full admission review.

3.      Documentation of PRAXIS II or GACE content assessment scores which meet or exceed the minimum passing score established for the State of Georgia OR documentation of GRE or MAT scores which meet the minimum scores established by the VSU College of Education.  The minimum acceptable GRE score for Master’s level admission is a 750 overall (Verbal section plus either the Quantitative or Analytical section) with a Verbal score of no less than 350.  The minimum acceptable MAT score is 375. 

4.      A signed and dated Certificate of Immunization.  Applicant should complete the Student Information section and the Exemption for distance learning/online programs box at the bottom of page one.   This form can be downloaded from the VSU Graduate School website http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/documents/209527A_GRS_coi-form1.pdf

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Accomplished Teaching

To be reviewed for Regular Admission, applicants must be the following requirements prior to registering for second semester classes.

For Georgia Certified Teachers

1.      Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended documenting a minimum of a bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.  For information on VSU GPA calculation policy please see page 12 in the Graduate Catalog http://www.valdosta.edu/catalog/0708/grad/documents/grad_001-048.pdf#page=9

2.      Must hold a clear and renewable teaching certificate in the state of Georgia.  The certificate will be verified by the admissions office prior to full admission review.

3.      A passing score on PRAXIS II or GACE content assessment (Georgia standards) OR documentation of GRE or MAT scores which meet the minimum scores established by the VSU College of Education.  The minimum acceptable GRE score for Master’s level admission is a 750 overall (Verbal section plus either the Quantitative or Analytical section) with a Verbal score of no less than 350.  The minimum acceptable MAT score is 375.  

4.       A signed and dated Certificate of Immunization.  Applicant should complete the Student Information section and the Exemption for distance learning/online programs box at the bottom of page one.   This form can be downloaded from the VSU Graduate School website http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/documents/209527A_GRS_coi-form1.pdf

For Teachers Certified in Other States

1.      Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended documenting a minimum of a bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university.  Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.  For information on VSU GPA calculation policy please see page 12 in the Graduate Catalog http://www.valdosta.edu/catalog/0708/grad/documents/grad_001-048.pdf#page=9

2.      Proof of a clear and renewable teaching certificate from the state of origin.  The certificate will be verified by the VSU Graduate Admissions Office prior to full admission review.

3.      Documentation of PRAXIS II or GACE content assessment scores which meet or exceed the minimum passing score established for the State of Georgia OR documentation of which meet the minimum scores established by the VSU College of Education.  The minimum acceptable GRE score for Master’s level admission is a 750 overall (Verbal section plus either the Quantitative or Analytical section) with a Verbal score of no less than 350.  The minimum acceptable MAT score is 375. 

4.      A signed and dated Certificate of Immunization.  Applicant should complete the Student Information section and the Exemption for distance learning/online programs box at the bottom of page one.   This form can be downloaded from the VSU Graduate School website http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/documents/209527A_GRS_coi-form1.pdf

Master of Arts (MAT) in Special Education - General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum

A. To receive Quick Admit approval for Semester One, applicants must submit the Georgia On My Line application, $50 application fee, and they must submit an an official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university which awarded at least a bachelor's degree

B. To be reviewed for Regular admission, applicants must meet the following requirements prior to registering for second semester courses:

 1.      Applicant must submit official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended.  The degree-granting transcript submitted for Quick Admit purposes does not need to be resubmitted.  Must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.  For information on VSU GPA calculation policy please see page 12 in the Graduate Catalog http://www.valdosta.edu/catalog/0708/grad/documents/grad_001-048.pdf#page=9

2.      Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) which meet the minimum scores established by the VSU College of Education.  The minimum acceptable GRE score for Master’s level admission is a 750 overall (Verbal section plus either the Quantitative or Analytical section) with a Verbal score of no less than 350.  The minimum acceptable MAT score is 375.  If scores are over five years of age, please contact the VSU Graduate School for additional information.

3.      Documentation of provisional certificate (if applicable). 

4.      Passing GACE Basic Skills score must be submitted during semester one.  To exempt GACE Basic Skills, applicants must submit documentation of the SAT, ACT, or GRE meeting the established Georgia PSC requirements.  For additional information on approved exemption scores, please contact the VSU Department of Early Childhood & Special Education (229) 333-5929.

5.      A signed and dated Certificate of Immunization.  Applicant should complete the Student Information section and the Exemption for distance learning/online programs box at the bottom of page one.   This form can be downloaded from the VSU Graduate School website http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/documents/209527A_GRS_coi-form1.pdf