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The Admission and Monitoring Process-Stage One

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.

  • Complete an application in the CARE Center (come to the CARE Center to begin the application process) 
  • Complete 60 credit hours to include 48 hours of the General Education Curriculum 
  • Pass each component of PRAXIS I Test (Reading, Writing, Mathematics)
  • Earne a 2.75 cumulative grade point average
  • Complete a minimum of 45 hours in a practicum (Pre-STEP) 
  • Documente proof of acceptable medical health (Brooks Health Center will complete the medical form for a fee of $5.00 any day, except Thursday
  • Documente proof of acceptable Speech and Hearing Screening (The Speech and Hearing Clinic on Campus will administer the test free on Fridays
  • Submitte two letters of recommendations (a major professor, and a general reference
  • Complete self-assessment of the Character Screening and Disposition Survey
  • Pass the English Proficiency Exam or enroll in ENGL 111 
Step Two: Sit for the Writing and Interview Assessments

Step Three: Positive Evaluation or Remediation

Step Four: Congratulations, you have been admitted to a Teacher Ed. Program