Gifted In-Field Endorsement

Fall Application Deadline: July 1

Graduate Level Admissions Requirements

The application and all ​​required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab​ for the program must be received by the deadline. If all required documents are not received by the deadline, your application will not be considered for admission.

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

1. Completed requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Possess or be eligible to possess a renewable Georgia level four Induction certificate or higher. Certification must be in one of the following: Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education or Special Education.
3. Present a cumulative 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
4. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a Gifted In-field Endorsement.
5. Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators and tort liability insurance.

Additional Requirements

1. Courses must be taken in order.
2. Candidates must complete 20 hours in the field with each course.

Note: International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA.

The Georgia Southern University Office of Graduate Admissions oversees the application process for graduate students. You can apply today and review requirements and deadlines.

Undergraduate Level Admissions Requirements

1. Enrolled and in good standing in a BSED Certification Program from the College of Education at Georgia Southern University.
2. Successfully complete the following four courses: ESED 5130, ESED 5131, ESED 5132 and EDUF 5133.
3. Successfully complete all key assessments.

Additional Requirements

1. Courses must be taken in order.
2. Candidates must complete 20 hours in the field with each course.

The College of Education at Georgia Southern is accredited by the following bodies:

• The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
• The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

For more information, visit the College of Education.

The College of Education offers several scholarships and grant opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. For an overview, please visit here.

Tuition and fees charged by Georgia Southern University are approved by the University System of Georgia annually. For a comprehensive costs and affordability analysis, please visit here.

The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Gifted In-field Endorsement program will seek a certification upgrade. The program listed above leads to a Georgia Certificate Upgrade only. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information.

Federal Law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, the complaint processes, adverse actions, refunds, and program closure.

For required disclosures about online programs offered by the University, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.