Educator Certification
KSU Options for Georgia Teacher Certification
Bachelors Degree Program
Kennesaw State University offers an initial teaching certificate program through our
bachelors degree program. For more information about our undergraduate programs, please
visit the Teacher Education Advisement Center.
Masters Degree Program
Only the Master's of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program affords students an opportunity
to obtain a master's degree and initial certification simultaneously.
Currently KSU offers an M.A.T. in the following fields:
- Secondary Mathematics (grades 6-12)
- Secondary English (grades 6-12)
- Secondary Chemistry (grades 6-12)
- Secondary Physics (grades 6-12)
- Secondary Biology (grades 6-12)
- Special (Inclusive) Education (grades PK-12)
- T.E.S.O.L. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades PK-12)
Alternative Teacher Preparation Program
We offer only one alternative teacher preparation program, and it leads to a teaching
certificate in foreign language education. Admission to this program requires that an individual already hold a bachelor's degree
in the foreign language or hold a bachelor’s degree, in any field, and be a near native
speaker of the foreign language in which certification is being sought. The alternative
program is delivered by the Department of Foreign Languages. Individuals seeking further
information on the KSU foreign language alternative certification program are encouraged
to visit the Alternative Teacher Preparation website and/or contact the FLED faculty
adviser.
All KSU initial educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and lead to an initial teacher certification in the state of Georgia, assuming state-mandated exams are passed.