Credit and Transfer

Total Hours Required to Earn Degree:  37 (credit hours)

Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: 6

Only transfer credits from an accredited institution will be considered. If transfer credit is awarded, it will still be necessary to complete the required number of hours to graduate, which will more than likely necessitate additional coursework above and beyond the degree program requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Hold Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university
• Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses as being 2.6 or above on the 4-point scale
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores are waived for applicants to the Summer 2023 term start.
• Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as a scholar
• Develop a statement of purposes and goals that can reasonably be met by the degree program
• Have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection, and email account

Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.
2. Select Campus - Online
3. Select Intended Program - MED, Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology) [MED_EPSY_ONL]
4. Select Area of Emphasis - Gifted and Creative Education 
5. Entrance Exam Scores – Have official entrance exam scores sent to the UGA Graduate School by the testing service. Specify UGA as the recipient of the scores, institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813 
   1. GRE or MAT are waived for applicants to the Summer 2023 term start.
   2. International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
6. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
7. Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate's relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
8. Transcripts – Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
9. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants 

Spring: November 15

Summer: March 1

Fall: June 1

International Applicants

Spring: October 15

Summer: February 15

Fall: April 15

Registration deadlines vary per semester. The UGA Office of the Registrar website provides up-to-date information on registration dates.