The Georgia TAPP program is a two-year, state-approved program that provides an alternative route to teacher certification in Georgia. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a teacher certification field (or closely related field with 25 or more semester hours applicable to the desired program of study).
Students must be admitted at the graduate level and meet the following requirements:
TAPP students who would like to obtain a master's degree with related teacher certification may complete the appropriate Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program and be eligible for T-5 certification upon successful completion of the program. For more information on the MAT programs, click on the appropriate link below.
MAT Secondary English Language Arts Education
MAT Secondary History Education
MAT Secondary Mathematics Education
MAT Secondary Science Education (certification in Biology, Chemistry, or Earth Science)
Pass Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators exam or be exempt with:
| ACT | SAT | GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 1,000 | 1,030 |
| Combination of English and Math | Combination of Verbal and Math | Combination of Verbal and Quantitative |
Candidates will also be required to pass the GACE Content Skills Assessment in their intended field of certification.
Applications are available in January. The deadline to turn in your application is April. Notification of acceptance is sent in May.
Course work is designed for individuals preparing to teach middle grades or secondary education.
English, social studies, math, science, middle grades education, foreign language (P-12).
Course work begins in June and continues through June and July.
It is the candidate's responsibility to find a position either before entering the program or during the initial summer training period.
Candidates work under an Intern (I) Certificate. Interns are observed every other week by a CSU faculty member and attend an evening seminar on alternate weeks during the first year. Interns are observed a minimum of three times each term and attend a minimum of four seminars each semester during the second year.
The Department of Teacher Education will recommend candidates who successfully complete all required TAPP course work and teaching internships at the end of the second year for clear, renewable certification in Georgia.
For more information, contact:
Roger Hatcher, TAPP coordinator
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Last Updated: 6/22/11
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