Education Studies: About Us

Program Honors
To be eligible for program honors, a student must have

1. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average
2. A 3.5 grade point average in education courses
3. No grade below a “B-” in education courses

Organizations

Kappa Delta Epsilon
Kappa Delta Epsilon is an honorary professional education fraternity for students. Its purpose is to promote the mission of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment, and professional ideals among its members. Juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and a GPA of 3.3 or above in their major and professional studies courses are eligible for membership.

Child Development Club
The Child Development Club is a student organization that enhances awareness and understanding of child development issues and institutions through symposia, lectures, field trips, and volunteer service in the community. Membership is open to all students at Spelman College and other Atlanta University Center Schools who have been admitted to a teacher education program.

Program Professional Association
Georgia Association of Educators Student Program (GAE-SP) is a pre-professional program sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) and National Education Association (NEA) especially for students pursuing careers in education. It provides students with opportunities to participate as leaders at local, state, and national levels in activities that affect the teaching profession, and serves to facilitate a smooth transition from the college environment to the classroom.

Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Georgia Association of Educators


Accreditation