Elementary Education, B.S.Ed. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The elementary education bachelor's degree program prepares teachers to work with children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The program reflects research and evidence-based practice in the field of early childhood education, elementary education and teacher education. Elementary Education and Special Education general curriculum (pre-K - 5) dual certification

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Early Childhood and Elementary Education | Duration: Minimum of 120 semester hours for Elementary Education certification | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: May 15 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of study includes: Four semesters of coursework highly integrated with field experiences in Pre-K-5th grades, and special education inclusive settings Three concurrent field experiences organized developmentally across grade levels, opening school experience and opportunities for semi-year-long student teaching Variety of field placements in the metro area, typically in professional development and partnership schools Study-abroad opportunities: China, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland to name a few Opportunities for student involvement in collaborative research: (e.g., early childhood education, autism) This degree requires the following: Core IMPACTS (42...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are required to meet all university and college admission requirements—use the START YOUR APPLICATION to learn more and get started. In addition, students must: Meet Program Requirements (view the catalog listing to see the areas) Minimum 2.75 overall grade point average on all undergraduate coursework previously completed Successfully completed all Core IMPACTS and Field of Study courses Participate in an informational session As part of the application process, you must also: Take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (351) Purchase tort liability and upload proof of tort liability with your application. Complete the online application Once you have all the above at hand you can apply here.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

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