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Teacher Education Requirements

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. 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.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.)
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Review and approval of the candidate’s application for admission to Teacher Education by the Teacher Education Committee.
  7. 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).
  8. 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:

  1. Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program at least one full semester (excluding the summer) prior to the student teaching semester
  2. Successful completion of field experience courses
  3. 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.
  4. Completion of all major and professional licesnure requirements, excluding EDU 407 and 421.
  5. 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
  6. Remediation of any identified weaknesses
  7. 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:

  1. Completion of all degree requirements
  2. Completion of all licensure requirements
  3. 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)
  4. An overall cumulative grade point average of 2.5
  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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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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