Program Requirements

Students must:

1. Have completed 60 or more credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
2. Complete at least 36 credits of the total liberal arts core.
   • 6 credits of English
   • 6 credits of Mathematics
   • 6 credits of Science
   • 6 credits of Social Science
   • 18 credits of elective course work (9 of which are upper level)
3. Complete 18 credits from the areas of (English, Science, Math, Social Science), with at least one course in each area. All course work needs to be a grade of “C” or better.
4. Be in good academic standing with the University.
5. Pass all three parts of the Praxis I exam.

NOTE: Students who do not meet the above requirements must take enough liberal arts courses in their first semester to meet the requirement. This may add an additional semester to their certification program. Any waivers to this requirement require approval of the Division of Education.

Requirements to Begin Student Teaching
At the time of the student teaching assignment, students must have completed the following requirements:

1. 42 liberal arts* electives to include the following:
   • 6 credits of English**
   • 6 credits of Mathematics**
   • 6 credits of Science**
   • 6 credits of Social Science
   • 18 credits of elective course work (9 of which are upper level)
2. Professional Education Major.
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
4. A minimum grade of “C” in all professional education courses and content area of liberal arts core.
5. Successful completion of the Praxis I exam.
6. Successful completion of the Praxis II exam, including PLT.
7. Work with your mentor teachers while student teaching to finalize your portfolio.

* Liberal Arts include courses in the following areas: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, Government, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Political Science.
**A minimum grade of “C” is required.