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Program Completion & Graduation

Program Completion & Graduation

Each student is expected to meet the Graduation Academic Policies section of the appropriate KSU Catalog. For undergraduate students, the graduation policy page may be found in the Graduation Requirements page of the KSU Undergraduate Catalog. For M.A.T. students, the graduation policy page may be found in the Graduation Requirements page of the KSU Graduate Catalog.

Graduation from an initial teacher preparation program requires that the student at least attempt the GACE Content exams associated with their degree field. Passing scores are required for certification by the PSC. All upper-level course work requires a grade of “C” or better and there must be a successful completion of all field experiences.

A degree is granted by Kennesaw State University upon completion of all university and program requirements while meeting minimum requirements. Individuals completing a program in education that prepares teachers at the baccalaureate level (M.A.T. information is located just below the baccalaureate level information), and petitioning KSU for a degree, are expected to have met the following requirements:

  1. Grades of “C” or better in all Lower-Division Major Requirements (Area F) teaching field and professional education course work.
  2. Grade of “B” or better in Exceptional Child course, i.e. INED 3304 or similar, taken to fulfill Georgia HB671-Education of the Child with Exceptionalities, as set forth by the PSC.
  3. A 2.5 institutional (adjusted) or cumulative GPA in all course work at Kennesaw State University.
  4. Maintenance of current PSC issued Pre-Service Certificate.
  5. Responsible professional behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers and faculty.
  6. Acceptable dispositions as determined by program faculty.
  7. Attempted the GACE Content Assessment in degree field, and as required for the certification area, by November 15 for Fall graduation, April 15 for Spring graduation or July 1 for Summer graduation.
  8. Successful completion of the Yearling Clinical Experience (YCE) while demonstrating the achievement of program and unit outcomes and proficiencies through the following:
    • The entire YCE experience unless otherwise stated by the program area
    • Candidate Assessment on Performance Standards (CAPS) – the evaluation instrument used for clinical experiences
    • End-of-semester YCE surveys from school-based personnel
  9. Some degree programs in teacher education have additional requirements for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to consult those departments and program advisors.

Individuals completing an M.A.T. program in education, and petitioning KSU for this degree, are expected to have met the following requirements:

  1. Grades of “C” or better in all graduate education course work.
  2. Grade of “B” or better in Exceptional Child course, taken to fulfill Georgia HB671-Education of the Child with Exceptionalities, as set forth by the PSC.
  3. A 3.0 institutional (adjusted) graduate GPA, representing all graduate course work taken at Kennesaw State University.
  4. Maintenance of current PSC issued Pre-Service or Provisional Teaching Certificate.
  5. Responsible professional behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers and faculty.
  6. Acceptable dispositions as determined by program faculty.
  7. Attempted the GACE Content Assessment in degree field, and as required for the certification area, by November 15 for Fall graduation, April 15 for Spring graduation or June 30 for a Summer graduation.
  8. Successful completion of the Yearling Clinical Experience (YCE)/Practicums while demonstrating the achievement of program and unit outcomes and proficiencies through the following:
    • The entire YCE experience unless otherwise stated by the program area
    • Candidate Assessment on Performance Standards (CAPS) – the evaluation instrument used for clinical experiences
    • End-of-semester YCE surveys from school-based personnel

NOTE: Posting of the degree, from the teacher education program, is required for processing of Georgia PSC teacher certification paperwork.

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