A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 in order to enroll in ED 300 and ED 310 . Evidence confirmed by the Board of Review of any psychological, behavioral or physical disorder that would prevent the applicant from carrying out the duties of a teacher shall be grounds for non-admission to the program. Application for admissions to teacher education, including satisfactory completion of the TE1, TE2 or TE3, Department of Professional Education planning document, and letter of reference from an instructor. The Department has spelled out standards for retention in and completion of the program, including the hearing and appeals process, in the Handbook for Education Majors. Student Teaching and Internships Education majors participate in early classroom experiences and have a variety of clinical opportunities in addition to student teaching.
All students work in classrooms at diverse age levels as a part of their major.
A year-long internship program for seniors is available. International student teaching experiences can be arranged in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Student teacher placement is made by the Director of Clinical Experiences in Professional Education. All students participating in student teaching, in early clinical experiences, or in practice in school settings are required first to obtain professional liability insurance. The internship is designed for seniors who have completed course work in their majors and minors or fields of emphasis, and who will graduate at the conclusion of the internship experience.