COMPUTER SKILLS COMPETENCY TEST

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, Georgia TAPP, and other internships (EDCI 6698) 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)
• Administrative fee - $10.00 (Payable through cash or check at the time of the test.)
• Test dates are set in collaboration with the College of Education, the Center for Quality Teaching and Learning, and the the Educational Technology Training Center.
• The test will be administered by the Center for Quality Teaching and Learning and Educational Technology Training Center 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

April 30, 2008    -   9am-12pm
May 7, 2008        -    10am-12pm
May 15, 2008    -   1pm-3pm
June 19, 2008    -   1pm-3pm
June 25, 2008   -   10am-12pm
July 16, 2008    -   10am-12pm
July 24, 2008    -   1pm-3pm
August 7, 2008    -   10am-12pm
August 13, 2008    -   1pm-3pm
September 10, 2008    -   10am-12pm
September 18, 2008    -   1pm-3pm