Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus in Literacy
M.Ed. Program Admission Requirements
1. Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75. Students who have not met all requirements for admission but have a cumulative GPA between 2.5-2.74 may submit a letter of appeal as part of their application. Disciplinary action at MGA and/or any other institution that the student has attended or while in the military may prevent admission. 2. Hold or be eligible for a clear renewable, level four (4) Georgia Teacher Certificate
3. Submit a complete graduate program admission packet to the Office of Graduate Studies.
4. Provide two professional recommendations.
5. Submit official transcripts from all college/universities attended.
6. Must be employed with a P-12 accredited institution
M.Ed. Academic Progress and Completion
Graduate students must meet the following requirements to remain in the M.Ed. program:
1. Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater in all courses.
2. Earn a grade no lower than a “C” in all MGA graduate level education program courses.
3. Retake only one graduate level course where a grade of “D” or “F” was earned.
4. Maintain employment at an accredited P-12 institution and hold a valid Teaching Certificate for the duration of the program.
5. Provide evidence of successfully completing a capstone research project while enrolled in Capstone Research Project.
6. Adhere to all policies and codes of personal and professional conduct, which originate with the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, MGA, the GaPSC and associated schools/school districts.
M.Ed. Transient Credit
Candidates must enroll in all courses in the program of study at Middle Georgia State University.
M.Ed. Dismissal Policy
A graduate student may be dismissed from the Teacher Education Graduate Program for disciplinary reasons. Behavioral concerns can/would be addressed through the Office of Student Affairs at MGA.
M.Ed. Re-Entry Policy
Students who meet all present criteria for readmission to the Teacher Education Graduate Program must submit a completed readmission application and a letter of intent by the application deadline. Readmission occurs on a space available basis.