Updated 9-15-2011
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
Appendix H: Admission Requirements
Teacher Education Professional Preparation Programs
GPA and Exam Requirements for Teacher Licensure Programs
This information only addresses the GPA and exam requirements for admission to Teacher Education Programs. Candidates must meet all
requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program, to Early Field Experiences, and to Student Teaching, as outlined in the Policies
and Procedures Governing Admission/Readmission, Field Placement, Retention, and Program Completion available at:
https://eduweb.education.radford.edu/field_experience/default.htm
Admission to the Teacher Education Program, to Early Field Experiences, and to Student Teaching
GPA and Exam Requirements Only
Elementary Education PreK-6
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GPA: 2.75 over all college work, all professional studies, in the major, and over all RU work; Fall 2014 Teacher Education
Program applicants must meet a 3.0 GPA requirement in these areas.
 2 concentration areas
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to the Early Field Experience:
 VCLA score of 470
 Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
 Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper base code 0014, computer base code 5014) score of 143
Must pass before or during Student Teaching for program completion and licensure:
 RVE (Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education Teachers Assessment) score of 157
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Fall Early Field Experience and Spring Student Teaching due Feb. 1st
OR
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Spring Early Field Experience and Fall Student Teaching are due Oct.
17th
Special Education, General Curriculum K-12 for Five Year Program
 GPA: 2.50 over all college work, all professional studies, in the major, and over all RU work. (4th year)
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to the Early Field Experience:
 VCLA score of 470
 Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
5th Year/Graduate, 2 semesters of Student Teaching requires:
Successful completion of 4-year requirements and degree conferred
During last semester of Senior Year apply to College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
 GPA 2.75
Must pass before or during Student Teaching for licensure
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RVE (Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education Teachers Assessment) score of 157
Recommended to be “highly qualified” but not required for licensure
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Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper base code 0014, computer base code 5014) score of 143
Applications are due:
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4th year/Senior Year: 2 semesters of Early Field Experience, application due Feb. 1 st in Junior Year.
5th Year/Graduate: 2 semesters of Student Teaching, application is due Feb 1 st in Senior Year.
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Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
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GPA 2.5 over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work; If pursuing DHH at the graduate
level, must meet 2.75 for admission to College of Graduate and Professional Studies and must maintain a 3.0 to be retained.
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to the Early Field Experience
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VCLA score of 470
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Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR Passing score on VCLA and Praxis I Math 178
Must pass before or during Student Teaching for licensure
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RVE (Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education Teachers Assessment) score of 157
Recommended to be “highly qualified” but not required for licensure:
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Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper base code 0014, computer base code 5014) score of 143
Applications are due:
Applications to the Teacher Education Program, to Fall Early Field Experience and Spring Student Teaching are due Feb. 1st
Early Childhood Education Pre K-3/ Early Childhood Special Education Birth (Five Year Program)
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GPA 2.5 Pre-Professional (fourth year); 2.75 required for Admission to Teacher Education and to the College of Graduate
and Professional Studies (fifth year licensure program) (over all college work, all professional studies, major course work,
and all RU work)
Pre-Professional Requirements:
 VCLA: score of 470
 Must take Praxis I
 Must attempt Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper based code 0014, computer base code 5014)
Must be admitted to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies and pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher
Education Program (fifth year):
 VCLA score of 470
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Praxis I composite score of 532, appropriate SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
RVE score of 157 or better
Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper base code 0014, computer base code 5014) score of 143
Applications are due:
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Applications for the Pre-Professional Field experience (fourth year Senior Year, 2 semesters) are due Feb. 1st
Applications to the Teacher Education Program, to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and to Student
Teaching (5th Year/Graduate, 2 semesters of Student Teaching) are due Feb. 1 st.
Middle School Education 6-8 in Content Area
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GPA 2.5 over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
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2 concentration areas
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to Early Field Experience
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VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Praxis II: Must pass one Middle School Content area which will become the subject in which the candidate is recommended
for licensure to teach in middle school (effective Fall 2012)
Applications are due:
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program, to Fall Early Field Experience and to Spring Student Teaching are due Feb 1st
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Secondary Education, Social Studies 6-12
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GPA 2.75 over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to the Early Field Experience
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VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent ACT or SAT Scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Beginning Fall 2012: Passing scores on Praxis II Praxis II, Social Studies: Content Knowledge, Paper based only code 0081
score of 161
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Fall Early Field Experience and Spring Student Teaching due Feb. 1 st
Secondary Education, Math 6-12
 GPA 2.5 over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to the Early Field Experience
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VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Beginning Fall 2012: Passing scores on Praxis II, Mathematics: Content Knowledge, Paper based only code 0061
score of 147
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Fall Early Field Experience and Spring Student Teaching due Feb. 1st
Secondary Education, English 6-12
 GPA 2.5 over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to Early Field Experience
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VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Beginning Fall 2012: Passing scores on Praxis II, English: Content Knowledge, Paper based only code 0041, score of 172
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Fall Early Field Experience and Spring Student Teaching due Feb. 1 st
Secondary Education, Science 6-12
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Successful completion of an approved undergraduate program in a science content area that meets the appropriate
endorsement requirements
 2.75 GPA over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
Must pass the following tests prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to Early Field Experience:
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VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Praxis II, Content knowledge of specific science licensure area subject matter test, Paper based only
Applications are due:
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program, to Fall Early Field Experience and to Spring Student Teaching, are due Feb
1st
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Admission to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching
Basic Exam and GPA Admission Requirements
Art Education Pre K-12
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GPA 2.5 GPA over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 and Praxis I Math 178 or better
Praxis II, Art: Content Knowledge, paper base only 0134, score of 158
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Feb. 1 st for Fall admission
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Oct. 17 for Spring admission.
Dance Education Pre K-12
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GPA 2.5 GPA over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
VCLA score of 470
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Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 + Praxis I Math 178 or better
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Feb. 1 st for Fall admission
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Oct. 15 for Spring admission.
Music Education Pre K-12
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GPA 2.5 GPA over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA score of 470 + Praxis I Math 178 or better
Praxis II, Music: Content Knowledge, paper base only 0113, score of 160
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May have departmental exam: see Dr. Wayne Gallops
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Feb. 1 st for Fall admission
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Oct. 15 for Spring admission.
Health and Physical Education Pre K-12
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GPA 2.5 GPA over all college work, all professional studies, major course work, and all RU work
VCLA score of 470
Praxis I composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT scores, OR VCLA Score of 470 + Praxis I Math 178 or better
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Praxis II, Health & Physical Education: Content Knowledge, paper base only 0856, score of 151
Applications are due:
 Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Feb. 1 st for Fall admission
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Applications to the Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching are due Oct. 15 for Spring admission.
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Admission Requirements for Advanced Teacher Education Programs
and Programs for Other School Personnel
Master of Science in Education:
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Submission of application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
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Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
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GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework
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GRE scores
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Two letters of recommendation
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Personal letter
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Concentration; Content Studies: Mathematics; Curriculum and Instruction with or without initial licensure; ; Curriculum and
Instruction includes an option in Secondary Science Education; Five- year Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education;
Educational Technology
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If also applying for initial licensure (post-baccalaureate) choose one of the following; Elementary (PreK-6), Middle (6-8 with
TWO subject areas), Secondary (6-12 Social Studies or Mathematics; Secondary Science Education Option in C/I: Biology,
Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics)
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Students seeking initial licensure must pass the following exams for admittance into the Teacher Education Program:
VCLA, 470
Praxis I, composite score of 532, equivalent SAT or ACT, or VCLA score of 470 plus Praxis I Math 178
Praxis II in content area
Master of Science in Educational Leadership:
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Submission of application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
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Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
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GPA of 2.75 on all undergraduate coursework
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GRE scores
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Minimum of 3 years K-12 classroom teaching experience
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3 References, 1 from most recent principal, 1 from superintendent
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Option 1 (36 hours)for students who DO NOT hold a prior graduate degree from an accredited program
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Option 2 (30 hours) for student who DO hold a prior graduate degree from an accredited program
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360 hours of internship experience to be fully licensed
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SLLA, School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1011) passing score of 163
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Professional Development in Educational Leadership Certificate- six-course sequence, satisfied VODE Alternative Licensure
Requirements for Educational Licensure (Applicants must meet existing admissions standards for the Educational Leadership
program, have a master’s degree and be under consideration for administrative duties or employment in a school division)
Master of Science in Literacy Education
With potential licensure endorsement as a Reading specialist
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Submission of application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
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Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
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GPA of 2.75 on all undergraduate work
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Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching
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Essay addressing past work experiences and goals as they relate to the reading program
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2 references from individuals who may address the candidate’s history of successful teaching experiences in the field of literacy
education
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Submit a copy of teaching license
Master of Science in Special Education
MS in Special Education (30 hrs, non licensure option)
Ms in Special Education (36-51 hrs, with licensure option)
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Licensure Options: Special Education, General Curriculum K-12; Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12; Early Childhood
Special Education (Birth-5 yrs); Special Education Hearing Impairment PreK-12; Special Education Visual Impairment PreK-12
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Submission of application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
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Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
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GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework
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GRE scores
Students seeking licensure must pass the following tests prior to the Field Experience
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VCLA, passing score of 470
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Praxis I, composite score of 532 or Praxis I Math score of 178

RVE (Reading for Virginia Educators: Elementary and Special Education Teachers Assessment) score of 157
Recommended to be “highly qualified” but not required for licensure
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Praxis II, Elementary Content Knowledge (paper base code 0014, computer base code 5014) score of 143
Certificate of Autism Studies
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Submission of application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
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Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
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GPA of 2.75 on all undergraduate work
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Official GRE scores or passing scores on each of the following tests: Praxis I, Praxis II Content Knowledge test, RVE and VCLA
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3 letters of professional recommendation speaking to the applicant’s success and capacity as a teacher of students with and/or
disabilities