Students desiring a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or bachelor of music degree may also take the professional education course sequence for certification. Students should consult the College of Education for advice concerning appropriate courses for certification. Upon enrollment, a student is assigned an advisor from the College of Education. During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program declare a major and make formal application to the program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of college work.
Application is made to the chair of the department offering the student's intended major.
I test completion of nine semester hours at Columbus State University approval by department chair good academic standing during the semester in which admission is requested Additional admissions criteria may be applied at the departmental level. Admission requirements are appealable to the College of Education undergraduate appeals committee. Upon acceptance, a student is admitted to the program. Subsequent advisement is based on the declared major. Maintenance of a 2.75 institutional grade point average.