COMPUTER SKILLS COMPETENCY TEST

For the GACE Preparation course go here

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) requires that all candidates recommended for certification in the State of Georgia have demonstrated proof of competencies in Instructional Technology. This requirement is satisfied in most education programs at Columbus State University by the completion of one of the following courses:

* EDUF 4205 (2) Technology for the 21st Century Classroom
* EDUT 6105 (3) Technology Infusion

Programs in Secondary Mathematics Education and Georgia TAPP allow candidates to meet the technology requirement by passing the state-mandated computer skill competency test. Effective 9/30/07, the only test the PSC will accept to satisfy the technology requirement is the new GACE COMPUTER SKILLS COMPETENCY TEST. EDUF 4205 and EDUT 6105 continue to be valid options for meeting the state requirement.

Test Administration

• Testing Costs
• GACE computer skills competency test- $35.00 (Note: Payment must be made at the time of testing and with a credit or debit card that carries the VISA or MasterCard logo.  American Express is not accepted)
• Administrative fee - $20.00 (Payable through cash or check at the time of the test.)
• Test dates are set in collaboration with the College of Education and the Center for Quality Teaching and Learning.
• The test will be administered by the Center for Quality Teaching and Learning located  in the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development on main campus. (directions)
• For additional Information contact  the Center at (706)565-3645

Testing Resources

• Preparation Materials
• Criteria for Meeting Computer Skill Competency Requirement (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• General Information about the GACE test

Testing Dates and Times

December 10 th,  2009  -  3pm - 5pm