Bachelor of Science: Education
Foster Imaginations and Curiosities
GGC and Gwinnett County Public Schools have partnered to meet today’s critical need for educators. This unique partnership creates immersive learning opportunities that combine classroom- and field-based learning – experiences that prepare graduates to enter jobs immediately after graduation.
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Attentive
Attentive education that focuses on your success with faculty mentorships that linger after graduation. Standards are high, but you’ve got this with access to tutoring and professors who are engaged in your success.
Affordable
GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture and affordable tuition educate today's careers, and change the future for students at all levels, of all ages, from all walks of life.
Education Degrees, Concentrations, Teacher Certifications
Education, elementary education
Elementary education prepares students to teach grades preschool through five and includes one endorsement: English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The program uses an integrated approach to curriculum design and delivery that addresses the needs of all learners.
Education, middle grades education, math and science concentration
Middle grades education with a math and science concentration prepares students to teach grades four through eight. The program uses an integrated approach to curriculum design and delivery that addresses the needs of all learners.
Education, middle grades education, social science and English language arts concentration
Middle grades education with a social science and English language arts concentration prepares students to teach grades four through eight. The program uses an integrated approach to curriculum design and delivery that addresses the needs of all learners.
Education, special education
Through a combination of virtual classroom and field-based learning, GGC’s online special education program gives future educators an opportunity to acquire the necessary assessment, instructional and consultation skills for effectively working with students with special educational needs in the general education curriculum. Graduates will be prepared to work with students with special needs in kindergarten through grade 12 and will earn an autism endorsement.
GGC also offers an online special education program for current paraprofessionals who are employed in Gwinnett, Barrow, Cobb, DeKalb and Forsyth counties. The paraprofessional track allows you to continue working while earning your bachelor's.
The online special education program is approved by the to prepare candidates for initial teaching licensure in the state of Georgia. Applicants who plan to pursue professional licensure or certification as part of this program must complete an attestation form indicating which state(s) they intend to seek licensure. Applicants seeking licensure in a state other than Georgia should contact the department chairperson and appropriate licensing entity in their state of interest for additional information and guidance.
Teacher Certification Concentrations
Biology, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
Chemistry, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
English, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
History, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
Mathematics, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
Political science, teacher certification track
The School of Education works collaboratively with the Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology to offer programs leading the certification to teach grades six through 12 in six disciplinary content areas: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Each B.S. or B.A. program includes a major in the appropriate disciplinary area plus professional preparation to teach in a Georgia secondary school. During the final year, students will participate in a year-long student teaching experience and complete a leadership seminar.
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Program Accreditation
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Approval Status
The following teacher education programs at are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission: elementary education, middle grades education, special education, and teacher certification tracks in biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science. Students completing these programs are eligible for initial teacher certification in the chosen content area.
National Accreditation
GGC’s educator preparation programs are nationally accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Approved programs include the following:
- Elementary education
- Middle grades education, math and science concentration
- Middle grades education, social science and English language arts concentration
- Special education
- Teacher certification tracks: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics and political science
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about availableprofessional certificate programsfor non-degree seeking students.
African American studies minor
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Anthropology minor
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Biology minor
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Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers
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Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers
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Business administration minor
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Business intelligence certificate
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Campaign management, certificate in
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Chemistry minor
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Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the
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Community psychology certificate
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Creative writing minor
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Criminal justice / criminology minor
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Cultural studies minor
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Cybersecurity certificate
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English minor
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Exercise science minor
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Film minor
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Gender studies minor
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Geography minor
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Gerontology certificate
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Global studies certification
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History minor
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Information technology minor
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International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in
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Latin American studies certificate
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Legal studies minor
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Nutrition minor
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Mathematics minor
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Musical studies minor
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Non-profit advocacy, certificate in
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Paralegal certification
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Physics minor
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Political economy, certificate in
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Political science minor
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Professional legal administrator certificate
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Professional studies minor
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Religious studies minor
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Social work minor
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Sociology minor
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Spanish for professionals certificate
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Spanish minor
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Statistics minor
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Theatre minor
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TESOL certification
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Visual arts minor
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Lizbeth Hidalgo Moran, ’24
Education
“I chose education because from a very young age, I looked up to the educators who taught me,” Hidalgo Moran said. “I had positive experiences throughout my schooling, both academically and with my teachers. When I was trying to soul-search and determine if there was any other job I really wanted, I kept circling back to teaching.”
Transforming Lives
- Teacher, Level Creek Elementary School, Gwinnett County Schools
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education, , 2024
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Unique to GGC’s focus on student engagement, faculty invite students at all levels – including freshmen – to collaborate on research projects, conference presentations, even co-authoring articles published in academic journals.