EDUC 2110 Summer 2014 Dr. William D. Impey TEACHER EDUCATION ADVISEMENT CENTER (TEAC) Education Student Services KH 1314 https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/ Revised 05/24/14 Admission to Teacher Education is separate from admission to KSU. PSC ID# • All students applying to teacher education must Register with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) to create a MyPSC account and obtain a PSC ID#. • Include your PSC ID# on the teacher education application. https://mypsc.gapsc.org/Register.aspx • Continue personal information • Enter primary email • Program Provider: Kennesaw State University • A temporary password will be sent to the email address • Open email in new tab or browser to retrieve temporary password • Copy temporary password and go back to PSC screen and continue • Paste temporary password • Create new password (password requirements on the right side). Note this password! • Submit: Congratulations! Select “Login” 6/30/11 Teacher Education Admission Criteria GACE Program Admission Assessment Exemption Options: • Passed all three GACE Basic Skills assessments or • SAT – Min. 1000* (Critical Reading/Verbal + Math) or • ACT – Min. 43* (English + Math) or • For GRE and additional exemption options, visit www.gapsc.com * SAT scores prior to April 1, 1995, and ACT scores prior to 1989, were “recentered,” typically adding points. See the certification officer for additional information. Where might I find my exemption scores? • Original score report • KSU OWL Express • Transcripts - college/high school • Testing company ($$) Official supporting documentation required if not on Owl Express Teacher Education Admission Criteria If not exempt …… GACE Program Admission Assessments (formerly GACE Basic Skills) Must have your PSC ID# and PSC approval to register for GACE Program Admission Assessment. 6/30/11 GACE Program Admission Assessment Online registration: http://gace.ets.org/ Program Admission Test I – Reading (200) Program Admission Test II – Mathematics (201) Program Admission Test III – Writing (202) Program Admission Combined Test I, II, and III (700) Upcoming Testing Dates: June 7 – June 27, 2014 July 12– July 31, 2014 August 9 – August 29, 2014 September 6, 2014 September 9 – September 17, 2014 GACE Program Admission Assessment • Three tests: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing • The Reading and Mathematics tests consist of selected-response questions • The Writing test consists of selected-response questions and two constructed-response (written) assignments • Passing score required for each test • Tests are administered at approved computer testing centers How do I prepare for GACE Program Admission Tests? • Preparation materials available on the GACE website http://gace.ets.org/ • Math tutoring: Lifelong Learning Center (Carmichael Student Center 261) Math Lab (Library 433) • Writing Center (EB 242) • Student Success Services (ex. test-taking strategies, test anxiety) • Student Development: Carmichael Student Center Teacher Education Admission Criteria • Completed 45 semester hours of coursework from accredited institutions • GPA Requirements ≥ 2.75 KSU AGPA (adjusted GPA) AND ≥ 2.75 Education Transfer GPA (ETGPA) ETGPA includes general education (Areas A- E) and lower division courses required for major Teacher Education Admission Criteria EDUC 2110 with grade of C or higher Cleared Background Check A positive teacher recommendation EDUC 2110 Instructors have three choices: • Recommended or • Recommended with reservations or • Not recommended You do not need to request the recommendation from your EDUC 2110 instructor Teacher Education Admission Criteria • Professional, responsible behavior in all classes, field experiences, and interactions with peers, faculty, and staff • Positive evaluations in field experiences • Satisfied any additional admission requirements specified by a major ARED, FLED, HPE, MUED students…see your department advisor for additional program requirements Teacher Education Application • Obtain an application at TEAC (KH 1314) or online at https://education.kennesaw.edu/teac/ • KSU Advisor’s Signature: ECE, MGE and History Education – signed by TEAC online appointment scheduling • Advisors in other program areas listed on brochure or TEAC website Contacts • Return completed applications to TEAC (KH 1314) Teacher Education Application Application DEADLINES For Spring 2015… Submit Application August 30 - October 30 You do NOT have to have completed all the requirements for admission to the teacher education program at the time of application Activate your KSU Email Congratulations! You have been approved for admission into Teacher Education! International Study Abroad and Student Teaching Opportunities http://www.kennesaw.edu/studyabroad/ https://education.kennesaw.edu/ife/ Belize Costa Rica