Requirements for Admission into the Teacher Education Program
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Complete and submit the Application for Admission.
(This should be done early, while in process of completing the following requirements.)
Cumulative overall grade point average of at least 2.5.
Must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 academic hours to include:
 ENG 101
 ENG 102
 HIS 103
 HIS 104
 MAT 105
 OCL 151
 3 s.h .of Science
 3 s.h. of Fine Arts
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Passing scores on the Praxis I exams (PPST/CBT): Reading, Writing, Math.
A grade if C (2.0) or better in each course of the student’s major.
A grade of C (2.0) or better in the professional sequence:
 EDU 142
 EDU 242
 EDU 200
 EDU 251
 SPE 255 (P.E. licensure PXS 306)
Three recommendations from faculty.
A pre-admission interview of the Teacher Education Candidate by the Director of
Student Teaching and Field Experience, the Specialty Area Coordinator, and the Subject Area
Faculty Specialist.
Review and approval of the student’s application by the Teacher Education Committee.
Note: A student must apply and be admitted into the Teacher Education Program to
enroll in 300 and 400 level courses within the Professional Licensure area (EDU 300, 330,
342, 407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 421, 447 AND SWK 475).
METHODIST UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO
TEACHER EDUCATION
Name _______________________________________________ S.S.N. #_____________________________
Current Address _____________________________________________ Phone (
(Street)
Home Address________________________________________________ Phone (
PRAXIS I:
)_______________________
(City/State/ZIP)
) ___________________
Reading ________ Writing ________ Mathematics ________
Date______________________________
Signature
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DO YOU CURRENTLY HOLD A DEGREE?
______YES ______NO
DO YOU HOLD A TEACHING LICENSE?
______YES ______NO
ARE YOU EMPLOYED IN A LATERAL ENTRY POSITION?
______YES ______NO
CHECK THE DEGREE YOU PLAN TO EARN:
____ Bachelor of Arts
____ Bachelor of Science
_____ Bachelor of Music
____ Bachelor of Social Work
____ No Degree
WHICH CERTIFICATE DO YOU PLAN TO EARN?
Elementary Education (K-6)
Special Subject Area (K-12)
Check Area:
Middle Grades (6-9)
Check Area:
_____ Science
_____ Mathematics
_____ Social Studies
Secondary Education (9-12)
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Art / Concentration ___________
Language / French
Language / Spanish
Music / Concentration
Physical Education
School Social Work
Special Education: General Curriculum
Check Area:
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Biology
English
History
Mathematics
Add-On License
Check Area:
_____ Academically Gifted
_____ Reading
Semester hours completed: _________
Semester and year admitted to Methodist University: ____________________
Interview Conducted on:________________________________________________
Are you a member of the Student Education Association? _______Yes ______No
List other campus or community organizations to which you belong:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Briefly explain why you would like to enter the teaching profession:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Professional Pledge:
I am aware that entry into the Teacher Education Program involves much personal responsibility. I am willing to
adhere to approved standards of conduct and ethics, to demonstrate a spirit of cooperation and a willingness to get
along with others, to maintain good health and appropriate personal appearance, and to exemplify attitudes and
actions suitable to the role of the teacher.
Signed:
Date:
Major Advisor
Date:
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Approved:
C- (s) or below in major
Core GPA
Overall GPA _____________
Registrar
Date ______________
Education Chair
Date ______________
Teacher Education Chairperson
Date ______________
Recommendation for Admission to Teacher Education
Students must have one person in each of the following areas complete this form. The information will be
used by the Education Committee when it considers the student’s application to Teacher Education. The source of
the information is kept confidential.
1.
___________________________________________________________________
(Methodist University faculty member in concentration/major)
2.
____________________________________________________________________
(Member of the Methodist University Education Department)
3.
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(Another faculty member who has had the applicant in class. Transfer students may list a
reference from their former school; add the reference’s address below.)
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Does
possess the following attributes?
(Student’s Name)
Yes
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5.
Comments
Emotional Stability
Self-Confidence
Social Maturity
Academic Potential
Professional Promise
Date
Signed
STUDENT:
Signed
I do
/do not
waive my right to review this recommendation.
Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE EDUCATION SECRETARY:
Office T-308, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC 28311