Please note: This information was last updated in 2023. Check with your state for the most recent information.
Georgia
Contact Information
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Telephone (404) 656-2800
Toll Free (800) 311-3627 (GA)
Fax: (404) 651 8737
Email: askode@gadoe.org
Certification Requirements
Qualifications for a
- Completion of a Media Specialist approved program at the Master's degree level or higher or submission of a professional Media Specialist certificate at the master's level issued by another state;
- Pass the GACE content assessment or copy of official score of the content exam required to obtain your professional certificate or verification of 5 years of acceptable experience in the field earned while holding the professional out-of-state certificate.
An applicant may qualify for a
- A bachelor's degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-accepted accredited institution;
- Passing score on the GACE Program Admission Assessment or exemption;
- A passing score on the GACE Media Specialist assessment;
- Employment by a Georgia LUA.
The Provisional certificate will be issued for one (1) year pending verification of enrollment in a GaPSC-accepted educator preparation program leading to certification in Media Specialist. Once enrolled in a GaPSC-accepted program, the certificate will be extended for two additional years.
A Georgia LUA may request a
- Holding a valid, professional GA certificate in any field at a level 4 or higher. This certificate is issued for 3 years;
- Holding an expired GA Clear Renewable or Standard Professional Media Specialist certificate but not meeting renewal requirements. This certificate is issued for 1 year.