Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Teacher Education Fields from ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ

Participation in the LINK: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ State University Bridge Program provides you with personalized guidance from GHC and ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ Admission Counselors and Academic Advisors who will ensure a seamless transfer process. Once your Georgia Highlands transferable credit hours are completed with a 2.0 or higher GPA* and you are ready to apply to ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ, the application fee will be waived and your GHC transcript will be released to ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ for free.
*Please note, a GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for admission into the ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ teacher education programs.
This LINK Program provides aspiring educators with a streamlined path to teaching through various specialized degree options. Students can choose from programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Education, each designed to equip future teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in various educational settings.
Students at GHC should notify their advisor of their desire to participate in the LINK: Georgia Highlands bridge program with ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ. The professional academic advising staff at GHC will ensure that students are taking the appropriate coursework to transfer to ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ for their desired bachelor’s degree in teacher education. ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ will also offer access to professional advising and student success staff for the transfer process.
Students are encouraged to complete 30 credit hours at GHC and then apply to ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ as a transfer student.
Students transferring with fewer than 30 transferable credit hours must meet the current ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ freshman admission requirements.