Admission to Teacher Education

Students planning to teach must apply for acceptance to the teacher education program during their sophomore year. Transfer students should apply upon immediate acceptance to the University. An application form (download PDF) must be completed and returned to the Department of Education for admission consideration.

To be accepted into the teacher education program, students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Grade-point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the undergraduate general curriculum distribution and a 2.5 overall grade-point average.
• Demonstrate mastery of general knowledge, including the ability to read, write and use computers. Must pass all sections of the Test of General Knowledge (GK) (admitted students after spring 2003) OR pass all sections of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) (admitted students prior to spring 2003).
• Completion of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree from any accredited college or university.

Based upon an intensive review, the Teacher Education Review Committee may recommend admission, remedial study or may deny admission to the program. 

No student will be permitted to register for 300- or 400-level courses before they are admitted to the department.

Once admitted to the teacher education program, a student's grades are reviewed each semester. Continued professional standing is granted only if students maintain a 2.5 GPA in their major and a 2.5 GPA overall.