Credit and Transfer

With proper approval, six semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred onto the student's program of study. A request for transfer of credit cannot be made until a student has been admitted at UGA as a prospective candidate for a degree. The transfer credit must be included on the program of study.

Courses to be transferred onto a graduate student transcript must meet the following requirements: taken at an accredited institution, falls within the 6 year course time limit, received a grade of B or better, and not used to fulfill requirements for another degree.

Online Master of Education in Workforce Education Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates for the Online Master of Education in Workforce Education must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within a Career and Technical Education area however, other academic backgrounds will also be considered.  Admissions are evaluated holistically, and recommendations for admission are based on an applicant’s qualifications, recommendations, statement, match with faculty interests, and the program’s capacity. 

Among other indicators of academic promise, candidates should possess:

• A strong undergraduate GPA with usual acceptance being 3.0 or higher.

Students applying to The University of Georgia must be accepted by the Graduate School. Persons holding a bachelor's degree from any institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School.

Online Master of Education in Workforce Education 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, Workforce Education (Career and Info Studies)[MED_WKED_ONL]
4. Entrance Exam Scores-Send recent official entrance test scores (less than five years old) to the graduate school. UGA institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813
   1. GRE or MAT (The GRE and MAT tests are waived for this program)
   2. International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
5. 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.
6. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
7. Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
8. 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 

• Fall:  July 1
• Spring:  November 15
• Summer:  May 1

International Applicants

• Fall:  April 15
• Spring:  October 15
• Summer:  February 15

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