The admission process to the College of Education, Humanities and Social Studies does not automatically admit students into the Department of Education. Students must complete a prescribed set of requirements, and then apply for admission to a Teacher Education Program.

Step One: Students must complete and document the following.

• Completed application on file in the CARE Center (come to the CARE Center to begin the application process) 
• Completed minimum of 45-60 credit hours to include 48 hours of the General Education Curriculum 
• Pass each component of PRAXIS I Test (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) or exempted with 1100 on the reading and mathematics components on the SAT or 24 on the ACT
• Earned a 2.75 cumulative grade point average
• Completed a minimum of 45 hours in a practicum (Pre-STEP) 
• Documented proof of acceptable medical health (Brooks Health Center will complete the medical form for a fee of $5.00 any day, except Thursday) 
• Documented proof of acceptable Speech and Hearing Screening (The Speech and Hearing Clinic on Campus will administer the test free on Fridays) 
• Submited two letters of recommendation (a major professor, and a general reference) 
• Completed self-assessment of the Character Screening and Disposition Survey
• Passed the English Proficiency Exam, enroll in ENGL 111  or exempted by passing the writing component of PRAXIS I