1. Successfully complete all the coursework needed according to your Program of Study and the Certification Checklist, as determined in collaboration with your advisor.  For most people, this means you must wait until Graduation to be eligible for certification (although there are exceptions).
2. Take the GACE I and GACE II in Library Media and achieve a passing score.   (If not previously certified, you will need the GACE Basic as well.) 
3. Download the application forms from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.  If you are already employed by a school system, it's best that you work through the certification official employed by your system (although not necessary).
4. Send the completed forms to Kate Character, 122 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA, 30602.  It helps to include a copy of your GACE scores along with your application.  It can take several weeks for your papers to route their way through the College. Once we have finished with them, they are sent straight to the PSC.
5. If there seems to be a hold-up somewhere, contact MAF (mfitzger@uga.edu). Track your case with the PSC by logging onto the GPSC and accessing your record.
6. More complete and detailed instructions and rules for becoming certified as an educator in Georgia can be found at the PSC site. 
   

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Updates 4-15-09: contact info; general update; no substantial change. 9-22-08: shifted old checklist link of page bottom; changed contact number to general office number.
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