Area of Core Curriculum

Univ of GA       

NorthGA C&SU

Piedmont C

Brenau Univ

Clayton College & State

University

Kennesaw State Univ.

Area A: Essential Skills

Engl 1101 or 1104

Engl 1102 or 1105

Math 1101 (GSC Math 1001 equivalent)

Engl 1101 or 1104

Engl 1102 or 1105

Math 1101(GSC 1001)/1111 (or 1113/2450 if MG specialization area is mathematics and/or science)

Engl 1101 or 1104

Engl 1102 or 1105

Math 1101(GSC Math 1001 equivalent)

Engl 1101 or 1104

Engl 1102 or 1105

Math 1111

Engl 1101

Engl 1102

Math 1101(GSC 1001)/1111

Select one below:

Math 1231 (Stats)*

Math 1241*

Math 1113*

Math 1501*

*must have math placement scores beyond 1101 to count in Area A

Engl 1101

Engl 1102

Math 1101(GSC 1001)/1111

(satisfied by GSC area requirement)

Area B: Institutional Options

Comm 1100

Additional 1-2 hrs selected by student

with approval of advisor  (recommend Csci/Cism 1502)

Comm 1100

Additional 1-2 hrs selected by student

with approval of advisor  (recommend Csci/Cism 1502). 

Comm 1100

Additional 1-2 hrs selected by student

with approval of advisor  (recommend Csci/Cism 1502)

Comm 1100

Additional 1-2 hrs selected by student

with approval of advisor. At least 1 foreign language credit)

1-2 of the following:

Comm 1001

Comm 1002

Itec 1001

Cptc 1010

Comm 1100

Foreign Languages

(Span/Fren/Grmn)

Comm – 3 credits

(satisfied by GSC Comm)

2 hrs in Social Issues

(satisfied by 2 credits of GC institutional option)

Area C: Humanities/ Fine Arts

Choose one:

Engl 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2121, 2122, 2131; Span 2002, 2122

Choose one:

Arsx, Thea or Musc 1100

Choose one:

Engl 2111, 2112,  2121, 2122, 2131,2132,2135

Choose one:

Phil 1101; Musc 1100; Art 2510,2520;

Thea 2500

Choose one:

Engl 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2121, 2122, 2131 (**)

Choose one:

Arsx, Thea or Musc 1100

Choose one:

Engl 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2121, 2122, 2131

Choose one:

Arsx, Thea or Musc 1100

Choose 1:

Engl 2111, 2112, 2130; Phil 2201, 2301; Span/Fren/Ggrmn I, II

Choose I:

Humn 2101

Art 2301, 2302

Thea 1100

Musc 2101, 2301

Phil 2301

Span/Fren/Germ I, II

Engl – 3 credits

Art, Musi, Thea – 3 credits

(satisfied by GSC area completion)

Area D: Science, Math  & Technology

One laboratory sequence for non-science majors from among those that include Biol or Isci

(if specialization is science take a sequence approved for science majors - suggest Biol)

Choose one:

Biol 1103, Esci 1101 Stat 2400 or 2405, or a Math (as listed in GC core requirements)

Requirements as listed in Area D of GC core.

NOTE:  If MG specialization is mathematics and/or science, must take courses approved for science majors.

One laboratory sequence for non-science majors (**)

(if specialization is science take a sequence approved for science majors)

Choose one: (**)

Biol 1103, Esci 1101 Stat 2400 or 2405, or a Math (as listed in GC core requirements)

Any science + lab sequences

Stat 2400 or 2405, or a Math (as listed in GC core requirements)

Take  I:

Sci 1111, 1111L

Sci 1112, 1112L

Biol 1111, 1111L

Biol 1112

Chem 1151, 1151L

Chem 1152

Phys 1111, 1111L

Phys 1112

Take 1 or the 2 CPTG:

Math 1231

Math 1113

Math 1501

Math 2502

Cptg 1111

Cptg 1010

10-11 credits, All but Intro to Physics require lab

(GSC area requirements fulfill KSU stipulations)

Math & science majors should follow the GSC course of study for science majors

Area E: Social Science

Pols 1101 or 1115

Choose one:

Hist 2111, 1115, 2112, 1116, 1112

Psyc 1101

Choose one:

Geog 1101, Hist 1122, Pols 2201, Soci 1160

Hist 1112; 1 of Hist 2111, 2112, Pols 1101

2 of  Hist 1111, 2111, 2112; Pols 1101, 2401; Psyc 1101; Econ 2105; Anth 1101;

Geog 1101

Pols 1101 or 1115

Psyc 1101

Choose one:

Hist 2111, 1115, 2112, 1116, 1112

Choose one:

Hist 1121, 1111, 1122

Pols 1101 or 1115

Psyc 1101

Hist 1111, 1112

Pols 1101 & Hist 2110

Soci 1101 or Psyc 1101

Sosc 2501 or Hist 1110

12 credit hours

GSC core courses are accepted as meeting KSU’s requirements

Area F: Area of Concentration

Educ 2000

Psyc 2103

Sped 2100

9 elective hours related to two areas of specialization chosen from among reading/English (language arts), mathematics, science and social studies:

if science, include Chem 1151

if mathematics include Math 1450

Other electives to be chosen in concert with advisor

Educ 2000

Psyc 2103

Sped 2100

9 elective hours:

Span (*)

Additional hours related to two areas of specialization chosen from among reading/English (language arts), mathematics, science and social studies. 

Electives to be chosen in concert with advisor.

Educ 2000

Psyc 2103

Sped 2100

9 elective hours:

Span (*)

Additional hours related to two areas of specialization chosen from among reading/English (language arts)(**), mathematics (**), science (**) and social studies.

if reading/English include Engl 2131 and Engl 2180

if mathematics include Math 1450 and Stat 2400

if science include Biol 1107, 1108 and Biol 1102 or Geol 1250 or Geol 1260

if social studies Hist 2111 or 2112 and Geog 1101

Electives to be chosen in concert with advisor.

Educ 2000

Psyc 2103 (note: GSC students will need to test out of Brenau’s Educ Psyc course as it is not seen as exactly the same as GSC’s Psyc 2103)

Sped 2100

9 elective hours related to two areas of specialization chosen from among reading/English (language arts), mathematics, science and social studies:

if social studies, include Hist 2111 or 2112 and Geog 1101

Educ 2201, 2202, and Psyc 2103 (GSC core courses will meet Clayton State’s requirements)

Math 1231(Stats)

Major: 3 hrs

Minor: 3 hrs

Language Arts

Math

Natural Sciences

Social Sciences

(GSC core will fulfill Clayton State’s requirements)

18 credit hours

GSC core courses (EDUC 2000, SPED 2100 & PSYC 2103); along with  2 courses from one of the following concentrations:  Language/Arts, Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

And then, one course in one of the three remaining concentrations

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GSC core courses in this area will meet KSU’s requirements

Notes

A 2.75 GPA is required to enter the teacher education program.  However, the number of students is limited and those with the highest gpa's are admitted first.  Further, a passing score on the GACE or minimum SAT score of 1000 must be met.

Must Document 50 hours of pre-professional experience and submit a pre-professional portfolio.

(*)Must be proficient in a foreign language at the 1002 level. Span is preferred.

A 2.75 GPA is required to enter the teacher education program along with a passing score on the GACE or having a minimum SAT score of 1000.

Further, all courses in Area A should have been met with a minimum grade of "C".

(*)Must be proficient at the 1002 level. If a student is not proficient in a language, s(he) should take Spanish

(**)When choosing courses in these areas, be sure to choose courses that appropriately complement the requirements and options of the chosen specialization areas of reading/English, and/or mathematics and/or science in Area F and the related Areas C and D.

Must have a Religions of the World or Introduction to World Philosophy course.

A 2.5 GPA is required to enter the teacher education program along with a passing score on GACE a minimum  SAT score of 1000. In addition, all courses in Area A, Comm 1100 and Educ 2000 should have been met with a minimum grade of "C".

As a private institution, the College may require additional courses beyond those listed above in order to meet its core requirements.  The Georgia University System transfer policy does not apply.

A 2.5 GPA is required to enter the teacher education program and there can be no grade below a "C" in any  course. 

A passing score on GACE or  a minimum  SAT score of 1000.

As a private institution, Brenau may require additional courses beyond those listed above in order to meet its core requirements.  For The Georgia University System transfer policy does not apply.

Note: Brenau requires EDU 250 to meet its technology requirement. There is no acceptable GSC equivalency for EDU 250 at this time.

A 2.5 GPA is the minimum required for admission into  Middle Level Education.

Only grades of A, B, C, or K on all A-F course work attempted. Minimal computer competence. Passing score on GACE or SAT score of 1000.