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Below is a summary of admissions requirements for educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels followed by a more detailed description of admissions requirements. All information is reported by the educator preparation provider.
Summary of Admissions Requirements - 2021
Requirement for Any Baccalaureate Program
Requirement for Any Post-Baccalaureate Program
Background
No
No
Essay or personal statement
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint
No
No
Interview
Yes
Yes
Minimum ACT score
No
No
Minimum GPA
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
Yes
Yes
Minimum SAT score
No
No
Minimum basic skills test score
Yes
Yes
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
Yes
Yes
Recommendation(s)
Yes
Yes
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
Yes
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Yes
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs: Requirements for admission (provisional and full) to undergraduate licensure program.
Requirements for provisional admission include: - A transcript which verifies that the candidate is in good academic standing and illustrates that the candidate will complete the requirements of her major and her education minor (excluding senior year courses) prior to the practicum. - Two recommendations from college faculty - A record of successful pre-practicum experiences - A writing sample (including a letter of intent) - Updated Field of Knowledge (FOK) form which illustrates that the candidate has a realistic plan for finishing all subject matter knowledge requirements prior to the practicum - A passing score on the Communications & Literacy portion of the MTEL - An interview with the Practicum Admissions Committee
Requirements for full admission include: - A minimum grade of B in all related methods of education courses - A passing score on all subject matter portions of the MTEL
Post-baccalaureate Programs: Requirements for admission to MAT licensure programs - A transcript that verifies that the candidate has completed a bachelor's degree and has a strong academic record. - Coursework within the degree illustrating that the candidate has the subject matter knowledge required for the license sought - Two recommendations from college faculty or other education professional which address academic knowledge and teaching potential. - A writing sample (including a letter of intent) - A passing score on all required MTEL for the license sought - An interview with the Practicum Admissions Committee - A minimum grade of B in all education courses
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