Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Students wishing to apply to the College of Education graduate program at Georgia Southwestern State University must submit required documentation. Missing documentation may result in an application not be reviewed for admissions. Applicants will be prompted to create an account to submit items electronically. Please complete the following:

• Graduate application for admission with $25.00 nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended* with minimum of 2.75 undergraduate grade point average
  *Students who have graduated from Georgia Southwestern do not need to submit a GSW transcript or other transcripts previously received by GSW prior to college graduation. Students are encouraged to Check Your Admissions Status for transcripts needed.
• Two confidential Administrative Recommendation Forms, one from a Supervising Principal and one from another school administrator, Assistant Principal, Department Chair, Lead Teacher.
• Professional Profile (M.Ed. Only)
• Copy of Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility for Induction
• Commitment Letter
• Immunization form (before enrollment) - Students must complete the immunization form and indicate exemption by checking the box at the bottom, confirming they will be taking only fully online (distance learning) courses. The completed form should be sent to health@gsw.edu.
• Documentation of Lawful Presence (before enrollment, if applying for in-state tuition)

Candidates seeking a degree through graduate study must apply for regular admission. Individuals who already hold a master's degree must meet regular admissions requirements for a second master's degree.

A minimum of 2.75 undergraduate grade point average will be required for admittance to the M.Ed. program.

The M.Ed. program accepts students into the Summer semester. Deadline for all materials is May 24.

The TEACH Grant Program provides grants up to $4,000 a year to graduate students in the process of completing or planning to complete a degree or courses necessary to begin a career in teaching.