Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER CANDIDACY
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Please read all directions carefully. All requirements below must be met and only complete applications will be accepted.
All applicants must attach current degree evaluation.
All applicants must attach a hard copy of one of the following: PAPA/CORE/SAT/ACT scores, if applicable (even if you requested they be reported to
Edinboro). All clearance requirements must be on file per University Policy (http://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/soe/clearancescertifications-candidacy/clearance-requirements/ )
Please submit the completed application form and attached documents to the School of Education, Butterfield Hall, Room 140 when
you meet all conditions.
Status of Teacher Candidacy is granted via the Edinboro email address provided.
Name:
Student ID: @
Last
First
MI
Local Address:
Number
Local Telephone Number:
Street
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City
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State
Zip
Edinboro E-mail Address:
Major or Area of Certification Requested:
Please complete the following:
Undergraduate Students: _______________________ (must have completed at least 48 credit hours including present semester)
Current Undergraduate GPA:
(must be 2.8 or higher)
One of the following: PAPA/CORE/SAT/ACT test results:
Test
PAPA: Reading
PAPA: Math
PAPA: Writing
PAPA composite
Passing
220
220
220
Minimum
193
197
192
686
Score
Test
CORE: Reading
CORE: Writing
CORE: Math
CORE composite
Passing
156
162
150
Minimum
148
158
142
475
Score
*At the time of college matriculation (entering Edinboro) students who meet either the SAT or ACT requirement are exempt from taking
the PAPA or CORE examinations.
SAT Test
Critical Reading
Writing
Math
Total required:
Minimum
500
500
500
*Date
Score
1550
ACT Test
English/Writing
Math
Composite
Minimum
22
21
*Date
23
You must also successfully complete the requirements below.
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English 101 and 102
Literature course:
ENGL________
Two Math courses according to your program curriculum. MATH_________
SEDU271
SPED210
ECED majors only: ECED110
ECED/SPED majors only: ECED120
HPE majors only: HPE133
HPE majors only: HPE220, HPE225, or HPE230: HPE __________
Score
MATH________
CANDIDATE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (your signature denotes understanding of the following items):
I understand that I must:
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Maintain a 2.8 GPA, which is required for teacher candidacy.
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Successfully complete the program for which I am applying (including all required courses for my major).
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Earn a grade of C or better for each course in major and for any courses in general education that are required for major.
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Successfully complete all field experiences.
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Attend a mandatory informational student teaching meeting during the spring semester for the following year.
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RENEW criminal, child abuse, FBI fingerprinting clearances, Act 24/82, TB test, liability insurance and Act 126 BEFORE student teaching. All
clearances must be current throughout the entire student teaching experience when submitting the student teaching packet, per University policy.
http://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/soe/clearances-certifications-candidacy/clearance-requirements/
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Provide Edinboro University and the PA Department of Education (PDE) passing scores for all PAPA, Praxis or PECT tests required by the PDE
for certification in the candidate’s subject area. http://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/soe/testing/ ATTACH
registration tickets/passing PAPA, Praxis II and/or PECT scores to the Student Teaching Packet per instructions given at the mandatory meeting.
Student Teaching Packets will not be accepted until they are COMPLETE and will be subject to a $100 processing fee if the COMPLETE
packet is not submitted by the specified deadline (this includes all clearances which are CURRENT through the END of student teaching).
http://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/soe/student-teaching/
During the student teaching semester information will be provided on how to apply for PDE certification via the Teacher Information Management System
(TIMS). http://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/soe/clearances-certifications-candidacy/certification-requirements/
I certify I have read and understand the above and that the information included with this application is accurate.
The attached degree evaluation is correct and all curricular adjustments have been made. Any future adjustments must be made using the School of
Education “Curriculum Adjustment Request” form. All future requests must be made prior to enrolling in the substituted course(s).
Student Signature
Date
ADVISOR: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (your signature denotes understanding of the following items):
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Based on my knowledge as the student’s advisor, I believe the student has the necessary intellect to become a successful teacher. I see no behavior,
at this time, which would indicate the applicant does not possess the necessary dispositions to become a successful teacher. I have reviewed this
application and certify that it is accurate and complete.
□ Recommended
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□ Not Recommended
The attached degree evaluation is correct and all curricular adjustments have been made. Any future adjustments must be made using the School of
Education “Curriculum Adjustment Request” form. All future requests must be made prior to enrolling in the substituted course(s).
Education Advisor Signature
□ Recommended
Date
□ Not Recommended
Director of Field and Student Teaching
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Reason not recommended
Revised 04.2015
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