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Admissions and Licensure Requirements
Requirements for Admission to
Teacher Education: All students who wish to be licensed
to teach must have completed the following requirements
and met the grade standards before applying for admission
to the Teacher Education Program. The requirements and the
grade standards are as follows:
- 1. A cumulative GPA of at least C+ (2.5) and a grade
of C (2.0) or better in each course in the candidate’s
major and in the professional licensure sequence.
- Passing scores on the PRAXIS I—Reading, Writing,
and Mathematics. The test is offered in two formats, the
Pre-professional Skills Test (a written format), and as
a Computer Based Test. Candidates should contact the Education
Department for test dates and costs. (Candidates seeking
licensure in School Social Work are exempt from this testing
requirement.)
- The candidate must have successfully completed a minimum
of 60 academic hours to include HIS 103 and 104; ENG 101
and 102; MAT 105 or higher; 3 s.h. of science; 3 s.h.
of fine arts; OCL151 (not required for music majors);
and the following courses in the professional sequence—EDU
142; EDU 200, EDU 242; EDU 251; and SPE 255 (not required
for physical education majors). (Candidates seeking licensure
in School Social Work are required to complete only SPE
255 and EDU 251 in the professional sequence.)
- Three recommendations from faculty. Of the three recommendations,
one recommendation must be from a faculty member in the
candidate’s major and one must be from a faculty
member in the Education Department.
- A pre-admission combined interview with the Chair of
the teacher Education Committee, the Director of Student
Teaching and Field Experiences, and the Subject Area Program
Coordinator.
- Review and approval of the candidate’s application
for admission to Teacher Education by the Teacher Education
Committee.
- A candidate must be admitted to Teacher Education before
he/she will be allowed to enroll in the EDU 300 and 400
level courses in the professional sequence (EDU 330, 342,
407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 420,
421).
- Once a candidate is admitted to Teacher Education he/she
is required to maintain the same grade standards required
for admission to Teacher Education. A candidate whose
grades fall below the required standards of a cumulative
"C+" (2.5 GPA) and a “C” (2.0) or
better in his/her major and licensure courses will meet
with his/her advisor and the Subject Area Program Coordinator
to plan a program to raise his/her grades to the required
standard before going forward in the program.
Requirements for admission to Student
Teaching:
- Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program at least
one full semester (excluding the summer) prior to the
student teaching semester
- Successful completion of field experience courses
- Maintenance of the academic requirements (i.e., 2.5
GPA overall, etc.) for entering the Teacher Education
Program, C (2.0) or better in all major and licensure
courses, and removal of any incompletes.
- Completion of all major and professional licesnure requirements,
excluding EDU 407 and 421.
- An application on file in the education office no later
than the date specified by the Director of Field Experiences
and Student Teaching the semester prior to Student Teaching
- Remediation of any identified weaknesses
- Receipt of letter from the Chair, Teacher Education
Committee, acknowledging approval for student teaching.
During the spring semester, the Methodist University spring
break and the public school spring break are often scheduled
at different times. Therefore, those student teachers
who live in the dormitory will be responsible for their
meals during the week in which the campus food service
facility is closed.
Requirements for licensure:
- Completion of all degree requirements
- Completion of all licensure requirements
- A satisfactory score on the Specialty Area Tests of
the Praxis Series for Elementary, Middle Grades, and Special
Education candidates. (Students seeking licensure in Art,
Music, Physical Education, Math, Science, Social Studies
and School Social Work are exempt from this requirement)
- An overall cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- A grade of C (2.0) or better in all courses in the candidate’s
major and in the professional sequence a grade of B (3.0)
or better in Student Teaching.
Candidates are advised to consult with the Program Coordinator
for their subject area throughout their course of study.
Requirements for Licensure-Only:
Individuals with a baccalaureate degree wishing to obtain
licensure through Methodist University must submit transcripts
for evaluation, have an IEP prepared for their required
courses, and follow the requirements for admission to Teacher
Education as described earlier in the catalogue. All courses
on the IEP must be taken at Methodist University. Individuals
should contact the Chair of the Teacher Education Committee
for assistance.
Requirements for lateral entry:
The Teacher Education Program follows two program plans
for lateral entry students.
- Students seeking teacher licensure through Methodist
University must submit a letter from their employing school
district verifying they are lateral entry, have their
transcripts evaluated by the Program Coordinator for their
subject area, be admitted to Teacher Education, and follow
the guidelines for all candidates admitted to Teacher
Education. All courses listed on the IEP must be completed
at Methodist University.
- Students seeking lateral entry licensure through a State
Department of Public Instruction Regional Alternative
Licensing Centers (RALC) may take any course(s) offered
at Methodist University recommended by the RALC. The Methodist
University Teacher Education Program works very closely
with the RALC to facilitate lateral entry teacher licensure.
These individuals are not considered Methodist University
Lateral Entry teacher candidates.
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