Financial Literacy Education Endorsement and Certificate

The vision and mission of the UGA Financial Planning program and the Mary Frances Early College of Education in the Financial Literacy Education Endorsement and Certificate program are to prepare students to teach financial literacy in grades 6-12 by meeting the standards of the Ga PSC.  Students will meet the standards adapted from the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics (2021) and Personal Finance Standards (2021) from the Council for Economic Education.  By completing the endorsement/certificate, students will complete courses that support content knowledge in the fundamentals of Economic Decision Making, Personal Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and International issues.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for the Online Financial Literacy Education Endorsement and Certificate

(1) an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Additional Admission Requirements for Certified Teachers seeking the Endorsement.

(1) candidate’s valid, T-4 or higher Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, and (2) course grades of C or higher in all courses within a degree program prior to application for endorsement entry

Online Financial Literacy Education Endorsement and Certificate Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online.  Application fee: $75.
2. Select Campus – Online 
3. Select Degree Level – Certificate
4. Select Intended Program – CERG, Financial Literacy (Math, Science, & Social Studies Ed) [CERT_2FLI_ON]
5. Select Intended Term –  Summer
6. Résumé or curriculum vitae – Submit online to the Graduate School.
7. Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-two 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 – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.

The Financial Literacy Education Endorsement and Certificate program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state. The Professional License Disclosure link opens in a new tab. 's Professional License Disclosure

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