To accomplish this, all teacher candidates enroll for at least two entire semesters of field experience, where they work with students in actual classroom settings. Advising and Program Sequence Students interested in teaching complete a major and minor from fields appropriate to their intended level of certification. During the freshman and sophomore years students work toward fulfilling degree requirements, major and minor requirements, and prerequisite courses in education and psychology to permit application to the School of Education. The major advisor helps the student plan his or her academic program and recommends the student to the School of Education. Students are also encouraged to consult with education faculty prior to admission.
Transfer students follow the same dual advising process.
Post-baccalaureate students seeking certification should first contact the School of Education to discuss program options at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Admission Students who want to become certified as elementary or secondary teachers must first be admitted to the School of Education's professional program. Admission to the university does not constitute automatic admission to the School of Education. Junior standing - completion of at least 60 semester credits, 2. Progress in the major - sufficient progress in the major to permit admission to the first field experience, 3.