Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Teacher Education Fields from KSU

Teachers are invaluable, shaping future generations and inspiring a love for learning with their dedication and passion. ÈâÈ⴫ý State is here to support your journey to inspiring the next generation. Our partnership with Georgia Highlands College offers a seamless bridge program that transforms your associate degree credits into a direct pathway to a bachelor's degree in teacher education at KSU. This collaboration ensures you have a clear, well-defined route to becoming a teacher, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the classroom. Connect with us to take the next step toward your future in education.
LINK ÈâÈ⴫ý State + Georgia Highlands College Bridge Program.

What Are the Benefits of Choosing the LINK: Georgia Highlands Bridge Program?

Participation in the LINK: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to ÈâÈ⴫ý Bridge Program provides you with personalized guidance from GHC and KSU 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 KSU, the application fee will be waived and your GHC transcript will be released to KSU for free.    

  • Start college experience with smaller class sizes.
  • Save money while taking core classes.
  • Seamless transition process.
  • KSU application fee waived.
  • GHC official transcripts request fee waived.

*Please note, a GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for admission into the KSU teacher education programs.

What Programs Are Included in This Bridge Program?

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.

How Does LINK: Georgia Highlands Work?

Students at GHC should notify their advisor of their desire to participate in the LINK: Georgia Highlands bridge program with KSU. The professional academic advising staff at GHC will ensure that students are taking the appropriate coursework to transfer to KSU for their desired bachelor’s degree in teacher education. KSU 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 KSU as a transfer student.

Students transferring with fewer than 30 transferable credit hours must meet the current KSU freshman admission requirements.