Endorsements

An endorsement in Autism is available to College of Education students who hold a valid certificate in a Teaching or Service field. Successful completion of the three course sequence (no grade below B) will lead to eligibility for an in-field Special Education Autism Endorsement. This endorsement will provide the certified teacher with knowledge and competencies to work with students on the autism spectrum.

Program Requirements

EDUC 658 Development and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDUC 659 Behavior Management and Applied Behavior Techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDUC 660 Learning Environment, Instruction, and Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Autism Endorsement program may choose to enter the program as a non-degree, post-baccalaureate student, or they may choose to incorporate the endorsement classes within a graduate degree program–either in the M.Ed. Elementary Education, M.Ed. Middle Grades Education, M.Ed. Secondary Education, or Ed.S. The Accomplished Teacher. Enrollment in the M.Ed. or Ed.S. programs requires applicants to hold or be eligible for an induction level certificate or higher in an appropriate field (such as Elementary Education, Elementary/Special Education, or Birth-Kindergarten).

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher certificate of eligibility or induction certificate.

For more information, please contact program director Dr. Robbie Marsh at 678.547.6338.

The Coaching endorsement is available to certified educators who hold a valid Level 4 or higher renewable certificate. Educators with leadership, life, or service certificates must have held a professional teaching certificate. Successful completion of the two-course sequence with a GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade below B and all portfolio requirements will lead to eligibility for an in-field Coaching Endorsement. This endorsement will provide the certified teacher with knowledge to utilize performance assessment data to guide, mentor, and lead a variety of teachers and educators, including individuals completing student-teaching requirements, new teachers, classroom teachers, and individuals seeking educational leadership positions.

Program Requirements

EDUC 677 Coaching Fundamentals
EDUC 678 Advanced Coaching

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Coaching Endorsement program may choose to enter the program as a non-degree, post-baccalaureate student, or incorporate the endorsement classes within an appropriate graduate degree program. 

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate or Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate. Educators with leadership, life, or service certificates must have held a professional teaching certificate.
• Documentation of three years of certified teaching experience
• Documented recommendation from the candidate’s school district

The Tift College of Education offers an endorsement in Computer Science for teachers who have a valid Level 4 or higher renewable professional teaching certificate in any field. An individual with the Computer Science Teaching Endorsement is considered infield, and able to provide direct instruction to students in grades P-12.

Successful completion of the three-course sequence will lead to eligibility for a Computer Science Endorsement.

Program Requirements

EDCM 610 Securely Navigating the Digital World
EDCM 611 Ubiquitous World of Programming
EDCM 612 Applications and Data Science

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.
• Principal Recommendation Form – Applicants must provide a Statement of Understanding and Agreement form. Form must be signed and dated by candidate and principal.

The Dyslexia Endorsement will provide strengthened and enhanced competency for recognizing the characteristics of dyslexia and the ability to support students with dyslexia in the field and at the grade levels of their base certificate fields. This endorsement is for teachers who hold a Level 4 or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field.

Successful completion of the two-course EDYS sequence (plus one pre-requisite EDUC course) will lead to eligibility for the Dyslexia Endorsement.

Program Requirements

EDUC 647. Preventing, Diagnosing, & Correcting Literacy Problems (or equivalent) [Prerequisite]
EDYS 610. Language & Literacy Acquisition and Dyslexia
EDYS 611. Assessing, Identifying, and Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.

The K-5 Elementary Math Endorsement is available to certified teachers who hold a valid Level 4 teaching certificate and have a minimum of one year of certified teaching experience. Applicants to the K-5 Math Endorsement program may choose to enter the program as a non-degree, post-baccalaureate student or they may choose to incorporate the endorsement classes within a graduate degree program–the M.Ed. in Elementary Education or the Ed.S. The Accomplished Teacher, Elementary Education.

The three-course fully online endorsement sequence prepares certified teachers to hold the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) endorsement. As of Fall 2021, the state provides a $1,000 salary incentive for teachers who hold the certificate. Courses are eight weeks and combine essential mathematics content and research-based best practices for mathematics teaching, with a focus on ambitious and equity-focused mathematics teaching and learning.

Program Requirements

EDMT 677 K-5 Number Systems, Place Value, and Operations: Content and Pedagogy
EDMT 678 K-5 Fractions, Data Analysis, and Probability: Content and Pedagogy
EDUC 679 K-5 Geometry, Measurement, and Algebraic Reasoning: Content and Pedagogy

For all K-5 Math Endorsement applicants, the following admission criteria apply:

• Level 4 certificate in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Math (4-8), Special Education/General Curriculum (P-5), or other Special Education fields with a core academic content concentration in math.
• A minimum of one year of certified teaching experience
• A minimum grade of C in at least two math content courses in undergraduate or graduate school.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from college attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate or Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher certificate of eligibility or induction certificate. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of certified teaching experience.
• Principal Recommendation Form – Applicants must provide a Statement of Understanding and Agreement form. This form must be signed and dated by the candidate and principal.

For more information, contact program director Dr. Susie Morrissey at morrissey_gs@mercer.edu.

The K-5 Elementary Science Endorsement is available to certified teachers who hold a valid Level 4 teaching certificate and have a minimum of one year of certified teaching experience. Applicants to the K-5 Science Endorsement program may choose to enter the program as a non-degree, post-baccalaureate student or they may choose to incorporate the endorsement classes within a graduate degree program–the M.Ed. in Elementary Education or the Ed.S. in The Accomplished Teacher, Elementary Education.

Program Requirements

EDSC 674 Conceptual Integrated Science I
EDSC 675 Conceptual Integrated Science II
EDUC 676 Integrated Science Methods with Residency

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.
• Principal Recommendation Form – Applicants must provide a Statement of Understanding and Agreement form. Form must be signed and dated by candidate and principal.

For all K-5 Science Endorsement applicants, the following admission criteria apply:

• Have a minimum of one (1) year of certified teaching experience
• Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in one or more of the following fields:
  • Elementary Education; Middle Grades Science; or Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary Education; or
  • Any of the following fields combined with a core academic content concentration in science: Special Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted Curriculum; Behavior Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical and Health Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and
• Complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-. 14 ENDORSEMENTS.

The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement is available to certified teachers who are seeking or hold a valid Level 4 teaching certificate in any field. Successful completion of the three-course sequence will lead to eligibility for an in-field endorsement. The ESOL endorsement sequence may be completed in a non-degree status or as part of the M.Ed. in Elementary Education, M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education, or M.Ed. in Secondary Education.

Program Requirements

EDEN 648 Applied English Linguistics
EDUC 618 Issues of Diversity: Language, Cognition, & Culture
EDUC 646 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.

For more information, contact program director Dr. Mary Kay Bacallao at 678.547.6580.

The Gifted Endorsement is available for teachers who have a valid Level 4 or higher renewable professional teaching certificate in any field. This endorsement will prepare the certified teacher to identify gifted students, design educational programs, and observe relevant policies in counseling and teaching such students.

An individual with the Gifted Endorsement may provide direct instruction to gifted students only in the grade levels and field(s) of the base certificate(s). Direct instruction may be provided in resource classes, advanced content classes, and/or cluster group classes. Individuals with the Gifted Endorsement are also in-field to serve as a resource teacher for indirect gifted education services in any content area for grades P-12.

Program Requirements

EGFT 611 Developing the Gifted Learner
EGFT 612 Teaching and Assessing the Gifted Learner
EGFT 613 Supporting the Gifted Learner

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.

The Tift College of Education offers an endorsement in Online Teaching for teachers who have a valid level four (4) or higher Five-Year Induction certificate, Professional certificate, or Permit. An individual with the Online Teaching Endorsement has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to teach online courses in the content areas and grade levels of their base certificate(s).

Successful completion of the three-course sequence will lead to eligibility for the Online Teaching Endorsement.

Program Requirements

EDOT 651 Online Teaching Technology and Digital Citizenship
EDOT 652 Instructional Design, Diversity, and Accessibility in Online Teaching
EDOT 653 Assessment and Data Analysis in Online Teaching

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.
• Principal Recommendation Form – Applicants must provide a Statement of Understanding and Agreement form. Form must be signed and dated by candidate and principal.

For all K-5 Science Endorsement applicants, the following admission criteria apply:

• Have a minimum of one (1) year of certified teaching experience
• Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in one or more of the following fields:
  • Elementary Education; Middle Grades Science; or Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary Education; or
  • Any of the following fields combined with a core academic content concentration in science: Special Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted Curriculum; Behavior Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical and Health Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and
• Complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-. 14 ENDORSEMENTS.

An endorsement in Personalized Learning provides teachers with strengthened and enhanced competency to model personalized learning in the field and at the grade levels of their base certificate fields. This endorsement is for teachers who hold a Level 4 or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field.

Successful completion of the three-course EDPL sequence will lead to eligibility for the Personalized Learning Endorsement.

Program Requirements

EDPL 610: Understanding Personalized Learning Environments
EDPL 611: Designing Personalized Learning Environments
EDPL 612: Praxis of Personalized Learning

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher renewable certificate.

 

The Reading Endorsement is available to any teacher holding a valid Level 4 teaching certificate in any field. Successful completion of the three-course sequence of study will lead to eligibility for an in-field endorsement in reading and will provide the certified teacher with strengthened and enhanced competencies for teaching reading and literacy at the prerequisite certification level.

Program Requirements

EDUC 687 Research Theory: Research & Best Practices in Elementary Education Reading
OR
EDUC 688 Content Area Literacy Research & Best Practices in Middle Grades/Secondary Education
EDUC 647 Preventing, Diagnosing, and Correcting Literacy Problems
EDUC 662 Clinical Practicum (Spring)

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher certificate of eligibility or induction certificate.

The STEM Endorsement is available for certified teachers who hold a valid Level 4 teaching certificate. Successful completion of the three-course sequence and a minimum grade of B will lead to eligibility for an in-field STEM Endorsement. Candidates who complete this program will achieve a deeper understanding of applied STEM processes and engage in field experience to incorporate emerging science, technology, engineering, and math-centered content in the classroom.

Program Requirements

ESTM 664 STEM Thinking
ESTM 668 Research and STEM Design
ESTM 674 Applied STEM Processes and Field Experience

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher certificate of eligibility or induction certificate.
• Principal Recommendation Form – Applicants must provide a Statement of Understanding and Agreement form. Form must be signed and dated by candidate and principal.

Elementary Education Applicants

• Clear Renewable Certificate for grades P-5 or Special Education/General Curriculum (P-5)
• Minimum of one year of certified teaching experience
• Minimum grade of C in at least two STEM courses in undergraduate or graduate school

Middle Grades Education Applicants

• Clear Renewable Certificate for grades 4-8 in a STEM field
• Minimum of one year of certified teaching experience in a STEM field

Secondary Education Applicants

• Clear Renewable Certificate for grades 6-12 in a STEM field
• Minimum of one year of certified teaching experience in a STEM field

International applicants should consult the University catalog for additional requirements.

 

An endorsement in Urban Education is available to College of Education students who hold a valid teaching certificate or are enrolled in an M.A.T. program and are employed as a teacher of record.  Successful completion of the three-course sequence (with all grades at a B level or higher) will lead to eligibility for an in-field endorsement in Urban Education.

Program Requirements

EDUC 625 Culturally and Educationally Responsive Pedagogy
EDUC 664 Foundations of Urban Education
EDUC 674 Pedagogy and Advocacy in Urban Education

The Urban Education endorsement sequence may be completed in a non-degree status or as electives within an M.A.T. initial certification program or within an M.Ed. or Ed.S. advanced program.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application
• $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 international applicants)
• College transcript(s) – All official transcript(s) from colleges attended. Former and current Mercer University students need not request a Mercer University transcript.

How to order your official transcripts online

1. Visit your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office website, and search “transcripts.”
2. Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
3. When prompted, select Mercer University as the recipient.
4. For quickest delivery, Mercer prefers that you select electronic delivery. If you prefer mail delivery, enter Mercer University, Tift College of Education Graduate Admissions, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341.

Note: Mercer only accepts official transcripts sent from other institutions, indirectly through ordering services or directly from the institution. We cannot accept any official transcripts sent from the applicant’s email.

• Georgia Induction Certification or Certificate of Eligibility – Applicants must provide a copy of their Georgia Level 4 or higher certificate of eligibility or induction certificate.

International applicants should consult the University catalog for additional requirements.